Industrial Design Co-Op

Eaton Corporation•Coraopolis, PA

5d•$19 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Studio Blue (Human-Centered Design Center of Excellence) is currently seeking an Industrial Design intern to join our team for the Fall 2026 semester (end of August – mid December 2026). This position is based at our Moon Township, PA location (Pittsburgh area). In this role, you will help fulfill our mission of empowering people to be more human-centered, collaborative, and creative by applying human-centered design to physical products through user research, the design of physical interactions, visual brand language, and design for manufacture. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects in collaboration with other designers and businesses across the enterprise. You will be exposed to day-to-day business functions and can grow your knowledge of user research, design thinking, sketching techniques, prototyping, and SolidWorks parametric modeling. Contributions made will directly affect new product outcomes within Eaton’s product portfolio.

Requirements

You have completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate program or are currently enrolled in a graduate program studying industrial design.
You have a portfolio or presentation that represents foundational training in hand sketching, digital visualization, 3D modelling, physical prototyping, and experience with industrial design and user research.
You are located or willing to relocate for an in-person position (assistance available) in the Pittsburgh, PA area for the duration of the internship experience.
You have access to reliable transportation to our Cherrington, Moon Township office.
You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
You must be able to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without requiring company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

You're a strategic thinker and you know how to imagine and communicate future scenarios.
While you have a focus on physical products, you also have an interest in digital UI (User Interface) design.
You're a team player and skilled at collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders.
You engage in open dialogue, communicate effectively and you're on your way to becoming a confident presenter.
You handle ambiguity and constructive feedback with poise. You're interested in personal growth opportunities.
You’re empathetic, curious, and innovative. You put people at the center of the problem-solving process.
You can handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, providing deliverables through completion and on time.
You have basic proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred. Experience with digital whiteboards and remote collaboration is a plus.

Responsibilities

Use traditional industrial design methods of discovery, communication, and documentation to identify problems, develop solutions, and work with development partner teams to develop products for volume production and commercialization.
Sketching, building, prototyping, 3D parametric CAD modeling, creating digital renderings, and executing graphic design layouts.
Identify product design opportunities through human-centered discovery and research methods.
Inspire product teams to push the boundaries past common solutions focusing on human-centered design recommendations.
Translate research and business plans into product solutions that lead to intuitive user experiences.
Execute across all project phases from early discovery and research through detailed visual design documentation.
Assist in planning Design Thinking workshops across a diverse group of businesses and product lines (training will be provided).
Collaborate closely with other human-centered designers, engineers, and business professionals to guide products through the delivery process.
Engage in ongoing dialogue with your manager and senior team members to give and receive constructive feedback that will drive your performance and growth.