Co-op: Field Service Representative - Parma, OH - Military Veterans

What you'll do:

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? 
Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The hourly salary for this role ranges from $20.77 - $25.96 per hour for those enrolled in bachelor programs and $34.62 per hour for those in a master program. 

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 Co-op, 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 paid co-op, 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 co-op will help prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a co-op, 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:

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements):
 

•    Actively enrolled in or received a bachelor’s degree program in engineering 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 now and in the future.
•    Possesses and maintains a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

•    Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
•    Prior electrical/power industry related experience.
•    Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems is highly desirable.
•    Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
•    Excellent computer & analytical skills.
•    Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.
•    Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic 

Position Criteria:

 

• 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.
• 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.
• Geographical flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Internship Program. 

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.