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You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs ensure that you have a multitude of opportunities to make an impact across a global organization. Participants in our Early Talent Programs work to solve real-world challenges while developing the skills required to lead at the next level. Early Talent assignments hold true significance to our businesses. In turn, participants gain enriching and diverse experiences and work side by side with experienced leaders to power their careers. 

What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:

• Each individual’s development experience is customized to help participants reach their potential; no two participants will have the same experience or set of responsibilities
• Participants receive cross-functional exposure. They have opportunities to build their skills and try on different roles early in their career, ultimately maximizing their potential for consideration for a variety of future roles
• By keeping our programs small and selective, we are able to make hiring decisions based on each candidate’s unique skill set and high potential
• The opportunity to learn from senior leaders is a part of the fabric of every experience

Position Overview: 

The Eaton global service team is one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system professionals in the industry. As one of our engineers, you’ll help to provide solutions to our customers’ power problems. Active participation in recognized technical societies such as NFPA and IEEE and collaboration with a variety of utilities and industries ensures that our engineers and technicians are knowledgeable about today’s cutting-edge technology and engineering techniques. We assist customers at every stage of the power system: offering start-up and commissioning of equipment, performing planned maintenance, monitoring performance, diagnosing system problems remotely, as well as responding to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Our support services help businesses make the most of their existing electrical equipment by optimizing performance and extending the life of existing facilities.  

The Eaton Field Service Engineer (FSE) Internship, with the Electrical Engineering Services and Systems Business, is designed to provide opportunities to a diverse mix of students who demonstrate the same high level of ethics, values, creativity and performance we expect from our employees. During the 12-week paid internship, students will work on projects that have a measurable impact on our business and will be coached and mentored by leaders within the division. 

Your engineering assignments will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in field service engineering and provide technical assistance to a variety of customers in areas of installation, testing, startup, maintenance, repair, training and modification of electrical power distribution equipment; self-manage assigned electrical power distribution systems related projects; apply knowledge of electrical test and diagnostic equipment; deliver technical solutions to customers; perform complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigations. Our engineers operate with the mission of providing high quality service, support and solutions with a key emphasis placed on on-time, quality service and sustained relationships with our sales force, channel partners, and end-user customers.  

This internship will help prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As an intern, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum; a blend of instructor-led, virtual classrooms, eLearning courses, and on-the-job training provided by expert mentors and team members to assist you in developing your career. 

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship now and in the future
• Geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Internship Program  

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
• Possesses and maintains a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• Prior electrical/power industry related experience 
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems 

Position Criteria:

• Strong analytical, computer, writing and presentation skills
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to or below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel.  The employee is frequently required to climb and reach above shoulder level. The employee is regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance
• This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Field Service Engineer Assignment Manager  
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with the company’s safety program
• Transportation to and from the worksite and for incidental business travel is the responsibility of the intern; however, expenses for required and approved business travel (not including the worksite) will be reimbursed
• The summer internship culminates with a formal presentation where students showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance