Internship Program: Switchgear Modernization Engineer
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Position Overview
Electrical Engineering Services and Systems
Internship
In this internship, you will
Test and Troubleshoot
Documentation and Analysis
Problem Solving
Collaboration and Support
Required (Basic) Qualifications
- Actively enrolled or received a degree in a bachelor's or master's program with a focus in engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in an electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering program from an accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
- Prior electrical/power industry related experience
- Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems
Position Criteria
- Transportation to and from the worksite, and for incidental business travel, is the responsibility of the intern.
- Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
- Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb and regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance. May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, work at sites with areas that have poor lighting, ventilation, and dust and/or be exposed to high noise levels.
- This role may include up to 25% travel within a local region.
- Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
- The summer internship culminates with a formal presentation where participants showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance.
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