Early Career Internship Program: Plant Operations Management

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

4d•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 be exposed to cross-functional teams during your internship and participate in our Intern Core Learning Series. 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 Plant Operations Management Program: You’ll solve real manufacturing challenges from day one using data, lean thinking, and continuous improvement. Position Overview: Over the course of this 12-week paid internship, students will engage in projects that hold tangible significance for our business while receiving guidance and mentorship from Eaton's esteemed leaders. The Early Career Internship Program – Plant Operations Management develops students through practical manufacturing and operations experiences, as well as assist in the personal development of leadership attributes through training, networking, and coaching. The internship will help participants develop a wide range of leadership and functional responsibilities within the field of operations. Potential opportunities for Operations Interns include: Manufacturing Engineering Continuous Improvement Supply Chain Quality Assurance Environmental Health and Safety After completion of the internship, and upon graduation, your experience and newly acquired skills could steer you to a variety of career paths, including our full-time, rotational Plant Operations Management Leadership Development Program.

Requirements

Actively enrolled or received a bachelor’s or master’s degree program within engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
Geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
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.

Nice To Haves

Actively enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program with a major in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Prior internship or co-op experience
Completion of sophomore year by the start of internship
Demonstrated leadership experience within campus/and or community
Ability to speak a second language
Interest in pursuing a career as a leader of people in operations

Responsibilities

Solve real manufacturing challenges from day one using data, lean thinking, and continuous improvement.
Engage in projects that hold tangible significance for our business.
Assist in the personal development of leadership attributes through training, networking, and coaching.
Develop a wide range of leadership and functional responsibilities within the field of operations.
Showcase success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on performance during a formal presentation.