Intern - NPD Lab Technician

Eaton Corporation•Fayetteville, NC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting profitable growth in the Power Distribution & Control Assemblies (PDCA) business at the Fayetteville facility through design development including new product introduction and cost out projects. The applicant should have technical knowledge to design / develop assemblies of complex mechanical and/or electrical design layouts, assemblies, test fixtures, including fabrication drawings, and/or schematic using computer-aided engineering systems. The role supports inputs established by higher-level engineers and outputs repeatable/robust documentation for electrical motor control assemblies. This role also supports lab tech functions (of Prototype building, testing, remote lab visits) and Designer/ Digitization efforts. Additive manufacturing (3D Printing) knowledge is beneficial. The intern will work to standard procedures or written and oral instructions from the supervisor/engineering team, and develop process improvements as needed.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program within engineering from an accredited institution.
Must be within 50 miles of Fayetteville, NC to be considered.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Experience in electrical assembly manufacturing with an understanding manufacturing / fabrication and testing process and able to utilize Electrical diagrams for troubleshooting.
Familiar with mechanical designs and packaging electromechanical or electronic components in sheet metal enclosures.
Understanding and application of drafting standards and techniques.
Familiarity with parametric design techniques and performing statistical tolerance analyses utilizing Autodesk Inventor assembly models.
Strong communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management, etc.
Capable of working in a high-performance culture environment with NPI team collaboration.
Ability to interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.

Nice To Haves

Additive manufacturing (3D Printing) knowledge.
Testing methodologies and data capture strongly preferred.
Familiar with system networking, Advanced digital items, VFD’s etc.
Certified QEW (Qualified Electric Work), broad range of test equipment usage: Hi-Pot/Dielectric, etc.
Knowledgeable with 3D Design software Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Enovia, MS Office.
Control assembly construction/build and testing abilities.
FEA Simulations abilities preferred.
Knowledgeable in Six Sigma tool usage for Design and Development is preferred (i.e. certified Green Belt, or Black Belt in training).

Responsibilities

Support profitable growth in the Power Distribution & Control Assemblies (PDCA) business at the Fayetteville facility through design development including new product introduction and cost out projects.
Design / develop assemblies of complex mechanical and/or electrical design layouts, assemblies, test fixtures, including fabrication drawings, and/or schematic using computer-aided engineering systems.
Support the inputs established by higher-level engineers & output repeatable/robust documentation for electrical motor control assemblies.
Support lab tech functions (of Prototype building, testing, remote lab visits) and Designer/ Digitization efforts.
Work to standard procedures or written and oral instructions from supervisor/ Eng team, and to develop process improvements as needed.
Address and resolve issues that surface with little to no supervision.
Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects / assignments / duties.
Travel to support product testing, typically multiple week long events.
Read electrical Schemes, and also sketch new ones as needed.
Demonstrate digital awareness to Additive manufacturing, Communication protocols, Testing/ simulation and Intelligent architecture schemes.
Assemble troubleshoot samples for evaluations (Marketing prototypes, test samples).
Demonstrate an advanced level of product knowledge, assembly & fabrication methods.
Collaborate on toolsets such as: 8-D, cost reduction, greenbelt, safety reviews, JSA, etc.
Provide technical assistance to engineering / manufacturing groups for implementation efforts.
Successfully manage complex projects to a timeline and following Eaton's PROLaunch process.
Lead Lab actions as needed (including Training and calibrations).
Support and coordinate generation of Lab testing process routines and test fixtures.
Support Lab Tech with similar tasks of Proto / concept build, unit wiring/troubleshooting, Lab testing, and Remote Lab support for developmental validation.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure compliance where applicable with systems and /or programs such as, but not limited to ISO 9000-2000, ISO 14001, Underwriters Laboratory, NEMA, etc.
Participate in and demonstrate understanding of other programs such as Eaton Business System (EBS), Management of Environmental, Safety, & Health (MESH), Eaton Quality System (EQS).
Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules.
Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those they can.
Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities: Develop job safety analysis and safe working procedures.
Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities: Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities: Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations.
Keep other employees aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
Maintain housekeeping in work area.
Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order.
Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement.
Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in their work area.