Internship: Product Engineering (Summer 2024) - South Milwaukee, WI - Military Veterans
at Eaton
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Product Engineering Intern
The hourly rate for this position is $19.38 - $31.73 per hour.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
Primary Function
The Product Engineer intern is responsible for assisting the Maintenance of Line (MoL) Engineering team in providing sustaining engineering support for overhead and underground medium voltage reclosers, fault interrupters and switches. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, the Product Engineer intern performs engineering analysis, creates detailed designs, executes verification tests and contributes to the implementation of product cost savings, product improvement, and engineering process improvement projects.
Essential Functions
- Develop, sustain, and improve product design and product definition data (bills of materials, 3D models, drawings, and specifications).
- Assist in tasks associated with the introduction of new products and changes to existing products.
- Support production and manufacturing engineering with resolution of production and testing issues.
- Learn and apply methods for Design for Manufacture/ Assembly (DFM/DFA).
- Learn and apply engineering analysis and simulation tools (CAD, FEA, statistical software, etc.).
- Sets aggressive goals, measures performance, and strives to go beyond what is expected.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited institution.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Able to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
- Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Internship Experience
- Experience in 3D modeling
- Hands-on experience building prototypes or other equipment
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South Milwaukee, WI

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