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Life in Switzerland

Seizing opportunities for both national and international collaboration, our Swiss teams are dedicated to solving the world’s most urgent energy challenges, as well as making Eaton’s products and services more reliable, sustainable and safe.

A major hub for power innovation

Our Swiss locations play an important role in both Eaton’s business operations and the global knowledge economy.

From collaborating with academic institutions and national labs within Switzerland, to seizing innovation opportunities beyond its borders, our Swiss teams are dedicated to solving tomorrow’s power management challenges today.

Eaton’s EMEA headquarters in Morges support our international operations. Meanwhile, our teams in Effretikon, Le Lieu, Le Mont-sur-Lausanne and Sankt Gallen provide technology-driven solutions that meet critical needs for the industrial, utility, vehicle, commercial, residential, and information technology markets.

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We’re collaborating on many fascinating projects in Switzerland, developing exciting solutions to drive sustainable growth and energy efficiency.

From sales and marketing, to electrical engineering and software development, we need a wide variety of talented people. Discover more about each of our Swiss sites below.

 Locations: Effrektikon, Le Lieu, Le-Mont-Sur-Lausanne, Morges and Sankt Gallen
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Locations: Effrektikon, Le Lieu, Le-Mont-Sur-Lausanne, Morges and Sankt Gallen
Employees across Switzerland
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Employees across Switzerland
Nationalities in our teams
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Nationalities in our teams
“Switzerland is one of the most innovative countries in the world. That’s why it’s so important Eaton is well-represented here, with over 200 employees at our different locations.”
Ernesto, country sales manager, Effretikon

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Exceptional career opportunities in an ideal environment

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A great place to work

Eaton’s ongoing investment in Switzerland is creating exceptional career opportunities. Our teams are generating a wide variety of specialized roles that will be needed for many years to come.

Working for Eaton in Switzerland also brings generous professional benefits, including wellness support and frequent social events. We’re committed to supporting every employee’s continuing personal and professional development too.

Our Swiss team is extremely cosmopolitan and welcoming, with diverse people drawn from across Europe and the wider world. Working here means being part of a dynamic and multi-cultural environment where every day is different.

Living in Switzerland
Switzerland boasts exceptional quality of life — with incredible alpine scenery and excellent transport links to the rest of Europe, as well as first-rate housing and schooling. It’s an ideal environment for those who love the outdoors, with limitless opportunities for hiking, swimming, skiing and more. However, those who prefer city breaks will also love Switzerland’s numerous historic towns and cultural sites.
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“It's really exciting and motivating to be part of the electric vehicle revolution. With Eaton we have the opportunity to influence the future of the market and bring our values to the energy transition.”
Julien, front-end developer, Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Life in Effretikon – A location for great customer relationships

Our Electrical Sector sales and marketing team in Effretikon is dedicated to helping Eaton’s customers find the best possible solutions to their challenges. Our 30-strong team prides itself on speaking the language of customers and deeply understanding their needs across varied markets — including data centers, machine builders, commercial buildings and more.

Our team is diverse and welcoming, ensuring everyone feels valued and included. Our people are also very passionate about helping customers operate more efficiently, safely and sustainably. The result is an exciting and dynamic environment where talented and driven sales and marketing professionals can thrive.

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Life in Le Lieu - A cutting-edge facility vital to Eaton’s R&D

In 2014, Eaton transformed Le Lieu into a leading R&D center, focused on data center infrastructure automation and energy efficiency. Le Lieu now plays a vital role in Eaton’s global innovation efforts, pioneering exciting projects that accelerate energy transformation.

To find new ways to meet tomorrow’s power needs and help build a low-carbon future, our 40-strong team collaborates closely with other Eaton locations across EMEA. We also work with leading industrial partners, academic institutions, government agencies and research incubators. Our team is always seeking talented people with experience in electrical engineering, data centers, energy storage, product management and many other areas.

Life in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne – A key site driving the electric vehicle revolution

Our team in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne designs and builds state-of-the-art hardware and software for electric vehicle charging. Our team plays a vital role in pioneering the infrastructure to support the skyrocketing number of electric vehicles on the world’s roads.

The electrification of transport is a crucial aspect of the global energy transition to a low-carbon future. Our team empowers building owners to seize this lucrative opportunity by integrating alternating current and direct current chargers, energy storage, renewable power generation, and advanced management software. If you have experience in electric vehicle charging, energy storage, or software development, why not join us?

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Life in Morges - A vibrant hub driving Eaton’s growth and success

Morges is home to Eaton’s EMEA headquarters and the Electrical Sector and Corporate leadership team. As a strategic and tactical decision-making hub, Morges plays a vital role in Eaton’s worldwide operations, alongside the company’s global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

Our people in Morges are ambassadors of Eaton’s vision, brand promise, leadership attributes and goals. While Morges offers an exciting and diverse environment, working here also opens up excellent career opportunities throughout Eaton in EMEA. If you are full of energy and highly motivated, Morges could be the perfect next step in your career.

Life in Sankt Gallen - A leading place for industry 4.0 innovation

Collaborating with other R&D centers globally, Sankt Gallen plays a major role in Eaton’s Factory of the Future innovation. Our team focuses on customer-specific innovation — developing Industrial Automation products, software and solutions, while also building strong relationships thanks to long experience and exceptional application expertise.

From proof of concept projects to prototype development, our team does pioneering work and translates learnings into actionable roadmaps to create scalable solutions and services. If you’re bright, bold and love new challenges, why not join us? We need talented people with proven skills in software and hardware development, application engineering, project management and more.

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“Inclusion and diversity are extremely important to Eaton. The company really supported me after the birth of my first child — helping me to find an effective work/life balance and to continue developing my career.”
Kimberly, marketing manager, Effretikon