About the role#
This is a 12-month temporary assignment based in Pinckneyville, Illinois. As a Continuous Improvement Intern or Co-op, you will work on-site to support projects tied to the Eaton Business System, Lean principles, and digital transformation. You will collaborate with operations teams and plant personnel to improve safety, quality, and productivity in a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Support Continuous Improvement projects that align with site business priorities.
- Collect, organize, and analyze operational data to identify trends and root causes.
- Participate in Kaizen events, Lean activities, and workshops.
- Assist in developing standard work, visual management tools, and process documentation.
- Apply Lean methods such as 5S, value stream mapping, and Total Productive Maintenance.
- Support smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including digital dashboards and performance monitoring.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, engineering, EHS, and maintenance teams.
- Prepare and present project updates and recommendations to site leadership.
- Follow all safety requirements and site procedures while working in office and production areas.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's degree program for Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Standing as a junior or higher at the start of the assignment.
- Residence within 50 miles of the Pinckneyville, IL facility.
- Availability to work at least 20 hours per week on-site during the academic term and full-time during school breaks.
- Coursework or experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement.
- Familiarity with tools like 5S, standard work, and root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, technical, or project-based environment.
- Ability to stand for long periods, walk through the facility, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Note: Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Pinckneyville, IL
- Modality: On-site
- Schedule: Minimum 20 hours per week during the term; full-time during breaks
- Duration: 12-month temporary assignment
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company that focuses on electrical, aerospace, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1911, the firm operates globally with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It employs over 61,000 people and maintains a public status. The company works on electrification and digitalization projects to support renewable energy and power management needs.
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