About the role#
The New Product Development Engineering Intern joins the Switchgear team in South Milwaukee. You will work on overhead and underground medium voltage reclosers, fault interrupters, and switches. This role offers exposure to core engineering competencies and the development lifecycle of technology-driven solutions. You will work directly with experienced engineers on projects that improve product efficiency, reliability, and safety.
What you'll do#
- Develop, sustain, and improve product designs and product definition data.
- Perform engineering analysis and digital simulation.
- Support production and manufacturing engineering during prototype and pilot builds.
- Collaborate with global design and manufacturing teams.
- Develop sub-system verification tests, including the design and creation of custom fixtures.
- Apply Design for X techniques to drive design optimization.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Graduation date no earlier than December 2027.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8.
- Residency within 50 miles of the South Milwaukee site.
- Preference is given to candidates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Prior internship or co-op experience is preferred.
- Practical experience with 3D modeling and building prototypes or other equipment is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
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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