We make what matters work.

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 Programsapart:

• Each individual’s development experience is customized to help participants reach their potential; no two participants will have the same experience or set ofresponsibilities
• 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
• The opportunity to learn from senior leaders is a part of the fabric of every experience
• Our internship programs are designed to provide early talent with diverse experiences across various businesses and locations. To enhance your learning and fully maximize the benefits of the program, relocating to an endorsed Eaton location will be required.

Yourcareer matters - and we’re here to make it work. Are you ready?

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The salary for this role ranges from $20.77 - $34.62 per hour.

Position Overview:

Are you passionate for innovation and disruptive technology? Our Engineering and Technology Internship Program may be for you! Over the course of this 12-week paid internship, interns will engage in projects that hold tangible significance for our business while receiving guidance and mentorship from Eaton's esteemed leaders.

The Engineering and Technology Internship Program- Mechanical Design track will provide exposure to projects in creative design and development of various Eaton products. Assignments will be supporting a specific business unit/product line within Eaton’s Electrical, Mobility, or Aerospace teams to gain exposure to mechanical design from project initiation through manufacturing launch. Participants will work closely with Engineering leaders and cross- functionally gain exposure to Marketing, Sales, and Operations functions through project teams. Our strategic teams in this area are working on cutting edge technologies. Projects or tasks you may be responsible for leading include:

• Design and Simulation
• Product Testing
• Design Validation
• Participation in product launch cycle for new product development
• Prototype Development and Testing
• Participation in Voice of the Customer product and marketing research
• Cost Saving initiatives for legacy or existing product lines
• Supporting 3rd part certification processes for product development
• And more!

After completion of the internship program, your technical skills combined with your newly acquired business acumen will prepare you to be considered for Eaton’s Engineering and Technology Development Programs upon graduation.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled or received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology or applied engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipnow and in the future
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled or received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in new product development for engineering
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• Prior internship or co-op experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community

Position Criteria:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical concepts
• This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Engineering & Technology Assignment Manager
• Demonstrate geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Internship Program to an Eaton facility including (but not limited to): Pittsburgh, PA; Asheville, NC; Milwaukee, WI; or Southfield, MI
• 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 interns showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance

We aspire to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees. We do this by helping all our employees maximize their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing, both at work and at home. Learn more about Eaton’s Wellness Culture Here

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on April 1, 2025.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Every day, all around the world, people depend on technology, transportation, energy, and infrastructure to live and work. With rapid growth in electrification, an energy transition driven by climate change, and explosive growth in connectivity, we’re well-positioned to solve the world’s toughest electrical and mechanical power management challenges. Because that’s what really matters. And we’re here to make sure it works. ​