Co-op: Design Engineer Spring 2027

Eaton Corporation • Jackson, MS

2d • $22 - $28

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is hiring a Spring 2027 Design Engineer co-op. The co-op student will assist new product design engineers and operations personnel with tasks related to planning, machining, assembling, and testing hydraulic components and systems for aerospace and military applications. The role involves daily cross-functional interaction with quality, procurement, and design teams.

The program provides meaningful projects where individual effort and contributions are critical, along with formal training, networking, assignment coaching, and ongoing feedback to evaluate progress and identify development opportunities. The hourly rate is $22.15–$27.69. The posting describes this range as a general guideline; compensation depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, or junior, or have received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

• Perform production analysis and recommend process improvements.
• Learn lean concepts and tools and participate in lean kaizens.
• Design and model machining and assembly fixtures and cutting tools.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers.
• Develop monthly performance reports using an ERP system and Access databases.
• Use the ERP system to plan work order releases.
• Learn to develop production processes using Computer Aided Process Planning.
• Assist with planning, machining, assembling, and testing hydraulic components and systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern