Product Management Intern

Eaton Corporation•Ellisville, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an 8- or 12-week paid internship. In this role, you’ll work alongside product managers to help keep our product information accurate and market-ready, support new product development (NPD/NPI) execution, and contribute analysis that informs pricing and portfolio decisions. You’ll take ownership of defined product management actions and collaborate with cross-functional partners (engineering, operations, marketing, and sales/channel teams) to drive timely updates, improve data quality, and strengthen our understanding of the competitive landscape.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (or higher) in Business, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field at an accredited institution
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above (please don't round).
No relocation is offered for this role. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Ellisville, MO site.
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.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure data, identify trends, and summarize insights clearly
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, basic formulas) and PowerPoint; comfort learning new systems/tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical and commercial inputs into clear updates and documentation
Strong attention to detail and comfort working with product data, documentation, and process-driven deliverables
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate effectively with cross-functional partners

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework in pricing, market research, competitive analysis, or financial analysis
Familiarity with product lifecycle concepts (NPD/NPI), change control (ECN/ECO), and basic portfolio management
Experience working with product data in business systems (e.g., ERP, PIM, PLM, or similar) or maintaining structured datasets
Exposure to analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and/or basic SQL is a plus
Strong organizational skills and comfort using project tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)
Curiosity about customer segments and channels; ability to independently research and synthesize findings

Responsibilities

Own datasheet and product portfolio updates, ensuring published information is accurate, complete, and aligned with current offerings.
Prepare and submit ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) as needed, coordinating inputs and confirming the right stakeholders are engaged.
Support PDH data maintenance by auditing product records, resolving gaps, and helping improve data integrity across systems.
Conduct pricing analysis to understand the current pricing landscape across our customer base and channel partners, and summarize findings for the product team.
Perform solution pricing analysis (bundles/configurations) to help quantify value positioning and identify opportunities for improved competitiveness.
Support NPD/NPI project documentation by gathering required inputs, maintaining trackers, and ensuring required deliverables are completed on time.
Contribute to competitive analysis by researching competitor offerings, positioning, and differentiators and consolidating insights for internal use.
Complete segment analysis outside of Datacenter to help identify growth opportunities, customer needs, and priority use cases in adjacent markets.