About the role#
This is a three-term co-op program designed for engineering students to gain experience in systems support, design automation, and process improvement. You will rotate through three assignments: Engineering Systems and Automation in the Spring, Product Line Continuous Improvement in the Summer, and an End-to-End Capstone Project in the Fall. This is a paid, full-time position that requires on-site attendance.
What you'll do#
- Analyze engineering systems, support tickets, and process performance data to identify trends and automation opportunities.
- Support the testing, validation, and documentation of front end engineering systems and design automation tools.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, manufacturing, and product line teams to gather requirements and develop solutions.
- Document current workflows, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend process improvements.
- Create and maintain training materials, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
- Manage assigned projects by tracking milestones and presenting progress to leadership.
- Execute a capstone project that delivers a measurable systems or process improvement.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s degree program for Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Completion of foundational university coursework.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Ability to complete all three terms (Spring, Summer, Fall 2027).
- Exposure to continuous improvement methods like Lean or Six Sigma.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
- Experience with programming, scripting, databases, or workflow automation.
- Ability to work on-site and travel to other facilities when required.
- Note: Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Location & details#
- Locations: Arden, North Carolina or Greenwood, South Carolina.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027.
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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