Your engineering assignments will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in field service engineering and provide technical assistance to a variety of customers in areas of installation, testing, startup, maintenance, repair, training and modification of electrical power distribution equipment; self-manage assigned electrical power distribution systems related projects; apply knowledge of electrical test and diagnostic equipment; deliver technical solutions to customers; perform complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigations.

This co-op will help prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a co-op, 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.

Team Benefits:

• Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, eligible for overtime and travel premiums
• Career growth, mentorship and safety training
• Company toolkit and phone
• Tuition assistance for ongoing learning
• Leads program with bonus pay
• Opportunities across 32 service branches

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in or received a bachelor's degree program in engineering or applied science from an accredited institution.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher (please do not round)
• Must be able to work in the US without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation offered, candidates within 50-mile radius considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prior electrical/power industry related experience
• Experience in basic testing and servicing electrical distribution and control systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer & analytical skills.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment.

Position Success Criteria

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to or below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to climb and reach above shoulder level. The employee is regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Field Service Engineer Assignment Manager
• 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.
• Geographical flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Internship Program
• Practices electrical safety measures
• Proficient with hand and power tools for equipment assembly
• Strong computer skills
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills
• Works well under time constraints and in stressful situations.
• Explain technical problems and solutions.
• Collaborates effectively with the team to meet project deadlines.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.