Eaton Internship Program - Strategic Operations Engineer

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 Talent Programs ensure that you have a multitude of opportunities to make an impact across a global organization. Participants in our Early Talent Programs work to solve real-world challenges while developing the skills required to lead at the next level. Early Talent assignments hold true significance to our businesses. In turn, participants gain enriching and diverse experiences and work side by side with experienced leaders to power their careers.

What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:

• Each individual's development experience is customized to help participants reach their potential; no two participants will have the same experience or set of responsibilities
• Participants receive cross-functional exposure. They have opportunities to build their skills and try on different roles early in their career, ultimately maximizing their potential for consideration for a variety of future roles
• By keeping our programs small and selective, we are able to make hiring decisions based on each candidate's unique skill set and high potential
• The opportunity to learn from senior leaders is a part of the fabric of every experience

Your career matters - and we're here to make it work. Are you ready?

Position Overview:

Eaton's Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) Divisionis one of the largest and most experienced teams of power professionals in the industry. The Strategic Operations Engineer Internship program includes opportunities to join various businesses within our division.

• Strategic Operations Engineering assignments will provide you with the opportunity to act as a resource for project managers, sales, contracts, finance, and our customers.
• Switchgear Modernization Engineering assignments offer a host of solutions for aging power systems to extend the useful life of electrical power systems. These range from reconditioning to equipment replacement and additions to existing systems that improve reliability and safety.

The Strategic Operations Engineer Internship will provide the Mission Critical, Strategic Programs and Strategic Account Operations teams with consistent and intimate support in managing their projects. This position is responsible for project cost tracking, ongoing cost estimate validation, project schedule development/maintenance, creation of purchase requisitions, material and equipment tracking, subcontractor/vendor requests for pricing, submittal generation/oversight, document control, and warranty support.

The Switchgear Modernization Engineer Intern will assist with the layout and design of custom solutions for metal enclosed and metal-clad switchgear components for low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) applications to meet customer specifications and industry standards. This individual must be capable of self-management and will work as part of a cross-functional team to help develop specifications, bill of materials, mechanical and/or electrical design layouts, assembly and detail drawings and models utilizing AutoDesk Inventor or equivalent software. You will consult with other engineers, manufacturing, marketing and supply chain when required to assist with solving problems. This individual will help identify and meet project schedules and budgets; interpret customer requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems; and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget. In addition, you will participate in assembly, design testing and documentation of life extension solutions.

This internship will help prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As an intern, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum; a blend of instructor-led, virtual classrooms, eLearning courses, and on-the-job training provided by expert mentors and team members to assist you in developing your career.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering with a focus in electrical, computer, mechanical, mechatronics, industrial or systems from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• Geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Internship Program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Overall cumulative GPA of a 3.2 or higher
• Prior internship or co-op experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community
• Experience in project management, engineering, sales, or support experience in electrical assemblies, electrical distribution and power protection technology
• Training and/or experience working with AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, Pro-E, or Solidworks; Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform mechanical assembly/functional test; Ability to read engineering drawings of complex assemblies and detail components; Ability to use precision measurement tools and layout techniques (Switchgear Modernization role)

Position Criteria:

• Strong analytical, computer, writing and presentation skills
• Up to 10% travel required
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with the company's safety program
• Transportation to and from the worksite and for incidental business travel is the responsibility of the intern; however, expenses for required and approved business travel (not including the worksite) will be reimbursed
• The summer internship culminates with a formal presentation where students showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance
• Participant must be willing to relocate to one of the following locations: Raleigh, NC; Warrendale, PA; Greenwood, SC; or Houston, TX

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The salary for this role is $775.38-969.23 a week.

To Apply: In addition to applying through the campus system, interested candidates must apply to www.eaton.com/careers in order to be considered for this opportunity.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico

Organization: ESSG EESSD Electrical Engrg Svcs Systems Div

Job Level: Entry Level

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No

Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time