About the role#
This is a twelve-week paid internship based at our Plymouth, Minnesota site. You will join a multi-disciplined engineering team at the Thomas A. Edison Technical Center. The role focuses on developing interface software for high-performance, real-time controls and protective relays used in smart grid applications. You will work alongside experienced engineers to gain a practical understanding of our core engineering competencies.
What you'll do#
- Develop interface software to configure, monitor, and update power system electronic devices.
- Implement designs based on established product and interface requirements.
- Collaborate with functional managers, systems engineers, and lead software engineers to turn requirements into software stories.
- Write module and system level code and unit tests.
- Participate in the full product development lifecycle, including planning, task estimation, programming, peer reviews, integration, and release.
- Analyze and specify software subsystems.
- Build tests to support developer activities and integration with Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program for Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Graduation date no earlier than December 2027.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Preferred: Prior internship or co-op experience.
- Preferred: Junior standing or higher.
- Preferred: Minimum GPA of 3.2 or above.
- Preferred: Experience with .NET and C# application development.
- Preferred: Familiarity with UX development using Windows Presentation Foundation, XAML, and Workflow.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Agile Scrum concepts and SDLC management tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Plymouth, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide immigration sponsorship or support 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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