Internship Program: Switchgear Modernization Engineer

What you’ll do:

Position Overview: 

The Electrical Engineering Services and Systems global service team is one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system professionals in the industry. As one of our engineers, you’ll help to provide solutions to our customers’ power problems at every stage of the power system.

The Switchgear Modernization Engineer Internship is designed to provide opportunities to interns who demonstrate the same high level of ethics, values, creativity and performance we expect from our employees. During the summer paid internship, participants will work on projects that have a measurable impact on our business and will be coached and mentored by leaders within the division. 

Eaton’s switchgear modernization offers cost-effective renovation to existing equipment, with minimal power interruptions and without total replacement. Our solutions extend the useful life of aging electrical power systems by providing safe and reliable reconditioning of existing equipment, as well as new replacement circuit breakers and other components that improve reliability and safety in existing power systems.

In this internship, you will: 

• Test and Troubleshoot: Use a wide range of electrical, electronic, and mechanical tools and equipment to test products and ensure they meet customer specifications.
• Documentation and Analysis: Prepare and verify technical CAD drawings, schematics, bill of materials and layouts; analyze nonstandard equipment for manufacturability.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve issues independently or with engineering support; maintain accurate test records.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with manufacturing teams and customers.

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 or received a degree in a bachelor’s or master’s program with a focus in engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• 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.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States 
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in an electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering program from an accredited institution
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
• Prior electrical/power industry related experience
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Transportation to and from the worksite, and for incidental business travel, is the responsibility of the intern.
• Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb and regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance. May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, work at sites with areas that have poor lighting, ventilation, and dust and/or be exposed to high noise levels. 
• This role may include up to 25% travel within a local region.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
• The summer internship culminates with a formal presentation where participants showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance.