Design Engineer Co-op
Eaton
Design Engineer Co-op
Eaton
Power management leader for electrical systems
Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Co-op: Design Engineer Spring 2027.
The hourly rate for this position is $22.15-$27.69 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.
The Co-op Student will assist new product design engineers and other operations personnel by performing tasks and assignments related to planning, machining, assembling and testing hydraulic components and systems for aerospace and military applications. Daily activities will include cross-functional interaction with quality, procurement, and design.
Potential tasks are summarized below:
1. Perform production analysis and recommend process improvements.
2. Learn lean concepts and tools. Participate in lean “kaizens.”
3. Design and model machining and assembly fixtures and cutting tools.
4. Operate and maintain 3D printers.
5. Perform and develop monthly performance reports via ERP system and Access databases.
6. Utilize ERP system in planning work order releases, etc.
7. Learn to develop production processes via Computer Aided Process Planning.
Throughout the training cycle, this program provides participants with meaningful projects where individual efforts and contributions are critical. Participants will receive multiple opportunities for formal training, networking, and assignment coaching in addition to receiving ongoing formal feedback in order to evaluate personal progress and identify development opportunities.
Basic Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled as Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior level or received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical or aerospace engineering at an accredited Institution.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
• This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
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Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.
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