About the role#
As a Design Engineering Intern, you will join a Product Development Team at the Eaton Mission Systems Division. You will apply academic theory to real-world problems in the aerospace industry. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Orchard Park, New York. The hourly rate is $22.15 to $26.96.
What you'll do#
- Apply fundamental mechanical or electrical principles and physics to designs.
- Complete engineering investigations and tasks as assigned.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers to provide assistance on defined problems.
- Participate as a team member to define or refine methods and contribute to team goals.
- Follow technical documentation requirements and engineering processes.
- Execute design, analysis, and testing tasks under the direction of Senior Engineers.
- Help the team progress through the current design phase of active projects.
- Attend daily project team meetings and provide updates on your assigned tasks.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
- Junior standing or higher, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Residency within 50 miles of Orchard Park, New York.
- Status as a U.S. person, or eligibility to access export-controlled information under ITAR regulations.
- Preferred: Completed Junior or Senior year in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MATLAB, and 3D modeling software like SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with design for additive manufacturing and GD&T drawing standards.
- Technical knowledge including electrical and lab safety, reading technical drawings, breadboarding, and soldering.
- Experience with laboratory equipment such as DVMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
- For electrical focus: knowledge of op amps, filters, MOSFETs, BJT, schematic software like OrCAD or Altium, LTSpice simulation, and Arduino programming.
Location & details#
- Location: Orchard Park, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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