About the role#
This is a twelve-week paid internship based in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You will work with the Maintenance of Line Engineering team to support medium voltage reclosers, fault interrupters, and switches. You will gain experience with core engineering competencies and see how our technology solutions serve utility, commercial, and industrial customers.
What you'll do#
- Perform engineering analysis and create detailed designs.
- Execute verification tests.
- Contribute to product cost savings, product improvements, and engineering process improvement projects.
- Develop and maintain product design data, including bills of materials, 3D models, drawings, and specifications.
- Assist with the introduction of new products and updates to existing ones.
- Support production and manufacturing teams by resolving testing and production issues.
- Learn and apply methods for Design for Manufacture and Assembly.
- Use engineering analysis and simulation tools, such as CAD and FEA software.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited institution.
- Graduation date no earlier than December 2027.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8.
- Must reside within 50 miles of the South Milwaukee, WI site.
- Prior internship or co-op experience is preferred.
- A GPA of 3.2 or above is preferred.
- Experience in 3D modeling is preferred.
- Hands-on experience building prototypes or other equipment is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is on-site in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.
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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