Internship Program: Applications Engineering

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

6d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

We make what matters work. You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Career Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals. What sets our Early Career Programs apart: Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two interns share the same experience or set of responsibilities. Global Perspectives: Our programs span diverse businesses and locations. Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits. Role Exploration: You'll explore various roles early on. These experiences allow you to build your functional expertise and leadership capabilities to maximize your potential for future roles. Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders through the networking opportunities woven into your experience. In our Applications Engineering Internship Program: You will accelerate your career by gaining hands-on power distribution and control product knowledge.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in electrical or mechanical engineering from accredited institution
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 (please don't round)
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Nice To Haves

Actively enrolled in an electrical engineering program
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 of higher
Completion of sophomore year by the start of the application
Prior internship or co-op experience
Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
Demonstrate geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Internship to an Eaton facility including Asheville, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Greenwood, SC, El Paso, TX; Sumter, SC
Strong analytical, computer, writing, presentation and customer service skills
Ability to communicate technical information to customers and manufacturing
Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering
Knowledge of design standards

Responsibilities

Work with a team to develop test fixtures for verifying performance of various elements of Switchgear and Motor Control assemblies.
Work with lead engineers on design principles such as defining requirements, contributing to definition of hardware design, define test plans and perform validation testing to confirm that system and functional requirements are met.
Work with a team to document and organize standards for control schematics along with other collateral utilized to fulfill customer requirements.
Work with a team to improve productivity of the application engineering function through testing and implementation of engineering systems.