Eaton Internship Program - Operations Management

Job Description

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 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.

Your career matters – and we’re here to make it work. Are you ready?

Position Overview:

The Eaton Internship Program – Operations Management 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 to 14 week paid internship, students will work on projects that have a measurable impact on our business and will be coached and mentored by Eaton leaders.

The objective of the internship is to develop students through practical manufacturing and operations experiences, as well as assist in the personal development of leadership attributes through training, networking and coaching. The assignment will help the participant develop a wide range of leadership and functional responsibilities within the field of operations.

Potential Opportunities for Operations Interns:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Supply Chain
• Quality Assurance
• Environmental Health and Safety

After completion of the internship, and upon graduation, your experience and newly acquired skills could steer you to a variety of career paths, including our full-time, rotational Operations Management Leadership Development Program.

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements):

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree in Engineering or Integrated Business and Engineering Program from an accredited institution.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher (please do not round).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship.
• Geographically flexible to relocate within the United States for this internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Majors in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Prior internship or co-op experience.
• Completion of sophomore year by the start of internship.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others within campus/and or community.
• Interest in pursuing a career in operations leadership.
• Ability to speak a second language.

Position Criteria:

• 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.
• This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Intern assignment manager.
• 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.

As a contractor with the Federal government, Eaton is subject to the Executive Order mandating COVID-19 vaccination. As permitted by applicable law, the candidate(s) hired under this posting must provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines, or request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation exempting them from the requirement. Vaccination status will not be verified until after an offer of employment is provided, and candidates may also request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation at that time.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The salary range for this role is $$3,360 - $5,100/month. This rate may be subject to adjustment based on location and cost of living adjustment.

To Apply: In addition to applying through the campus system, interested candidates must apply to www.eaton.com/careers in order to be considered for this opportunity

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: Corporate Sector

Job Level: Entry Level
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time