What you'll do:
Eaton's Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions business is looking for an Engineering Intern for Summer 2025. This position is based at one of our facilities in Highland, Illinois.
The hourly rate for this position is 27.68 per hour.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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.
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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?
Essential Functions:
• Work in a cross-functional/multi-disciplinary team, making technology/engineering decisions for project on time execution
• Support product design, and complete system/component modeling to meet specific requirements
• Create CAD drawings, 3D models, assemblies, etc.
• Support test plan development, including for 3rd party certifications, sample preparation, and data summary reports
• Ensure deployment of standard engineering practices, assessing test results, and root cause analysis through test findings/failures
• Prepare Design proposals and documentation required to define and control products
• Participate in design reviews, both customer and internal as required
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering with a major in mechanical, electrical, industrial, industrial & systems, aerospace or aeronautical engineering or applied engineering sciences from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (please do not round)
• Currently located within 50-mile radius of Highland, IL with housing available through summer break
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
• Completion of freshman year by the start of the internship
• Prior internship or co-op experience
• Experience using SolidWorks or Alternative 3D Modelling Software
• Excellent written, oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
• Self-motivated and a strong desire to achieve results
• Knowledge of SAP or similar MRP software
Skills:
Position Success Criteria:
• Transportation to and from the worksite is the responsibility of the co-op
• Must have strong communication skills including verbal and written (E-Mail)
• Must have strong computer knowledge; Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Mechanical engineering, solid modeling, and product design experience
• Assumes accountability for tasks assigned
• Effectively communicates across the project team
• Assist with 3rd party certifications
• Develop and test prototypes for new component ideas
• Hands on testing of products, design validation, detail design, and drawing review
• The internship culminates with a formal presentation where students showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance
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