Operations Engineer

Job Description

Development Program: Fibrebond Operations Management | Eaton

The Tone:
This is a full-time, two-year rotational program at Eaton, located in Minden, LA. Eaton’s Fibrebond business, a part of the Electrical Sector, is rapidly growing and focuses on operational excellence in manufacturing. This program is designed to develop future operational leaders by providing diverse exposure to production, operational excellence, and quality functions. Successful graduates will be well-positioned for various operational roles within the Minden campus or the new campus in North Little Rock, AR.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Minden, LA
• Pay: $82000 yearly
• Mission: Develop future operational leaders for Eaton’s rapidly growing Fibrebond division through hands-on experience in production, quality, and operational excellence.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, VISTA, Bid Manager, AS-400, ENOVIA, DMM, PLC programming

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Support: Provide technical training across departments and assist engineers in troubleshooting and application development.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality team to resolve testing issues, develop procedures, and ensure post-shipment support for products.
• Project Leadership: Lead capital projects, support strategic objectives, and facilitate new product launches within the Fibrebond division.
• Process Improvement: Design tooling and fixtures, integrate Industry 4.0 technologies, and execute cost-out and lean initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Production Leadership: Lead a production team to achieve site production goals and gain frontline experience with Fibrebond products.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with a graduation date before August 2027. Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Experience: Minimum of one internship or co-op experience, or an equivalent of 3 months of relevant experience, completed at the time of application.
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication, problem-solving, ability to lead, cognitive reasoning, hands-on manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, continuous improvement, presentation skills, teamwork.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8+. Two or more relevant internship or co-op experiences. Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Eaton systems including VISTA, Bid Manager, AS-400, ENOVIA, and DMM. Strong technical knowledge of switchboards, power distribution systems, and proficiency in PLC programming and electrical principles. Must be willing to remain in Minden, LA or relocate to North Little Rock, AR post program.