Co-Op - Mechanical Engineer - Moon Township, PA

Eaton Corporation • Moon, PA

421d • $45,802 - $57,242

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Intern at Eaton's ES AMER ARS division will be involved in the design and development of residential miniature circuit breakers. This role encompasses the entire product lifecycle from project initiation to manufacturing launch, focusing on mechanical design, testing, and certification of components and systems. The intern will work closely with various teams to ensure successful product development and optimization.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled or received a bachelor's degree or master's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution with graduation no later than August 2026
• Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months' work experience completed at the time of this application
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years engineering product development experience of electromechanical products in adherence to stringent regulatory safety compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering, CAD solid modeling, design simulation, product specifications, drawing packages, Bill of Material (BOM) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) creation, systems development, product testing and design validation
• Design parts and assemblies including sheet metal, plastics, mechanisms, electrical and wiring, and packaging
• Participate in new product development/introduction, innovation, idea creation and implementation, prototype assembly and testing, DFMA assessments, and other design-to-industrialization activities
• Engage in project management with multi-disciplined teams using ProLaunch and other project management tools
• Conduct Voice of the Customer (VOC) product and market requirements research
• Maintain and enhance existing products, plus engage in VA/VE activities
• Assist with 3rd party certifications such as UL, CSA, ISTA, and other regulatory agencies
• Ensure timely completion of project commitment dates

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $22.02 - $27.52 per hour
• Equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees
• Disability-related reasonable accommodation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree