Intern, PBRc Technician (4 to 12 month) - Kitchener, ON

Eaton; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Sector, Americas Power Controls Systems (PCS) division is seeking a Power Breaker Refurbishment Center Intern in Kitchener, ON. The role supports the PBRc technicians in refurbishment, repair, assembly and testing of electrical distribution products. The internship starts Spring 2027.

The hourly rate is CAD 22–26 per hour, with pay based on skills and market factors. You must be enrolled in an Electrical Engineering degree or related program and reside within 80 km of

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Degree or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or registered in Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship
• Residence within 80 km of Kitchener, ON to be considered
• No sponsorship; legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical & Mechanical Technicians with refurbishment, repair, assembly, troubleshooting and wiring of products.
• Perform quality assembly and testing of the PBRc facility scope.
• Read blueprints and schematics for assembly and troubleshooting.
• Complete sub-assembly and wiring of products as assigned; maintain quality and calibration records.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Wiring and testing

Documentation and records

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree program

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma program

Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Career Opportunities: Intern, PBRc Technician (4 to 12 month) - Kitchener, ON (75292)

Requisition ID75292-Posted10/23/2026

Eaton’s Electrical Sector, Americas Power Controls Systems (PCS) division is currently seeking a Power Breaker Refurbishment Center Intern.

This position is responsible for working with the Power Breaker Refurbishment Centre (PBRc), a division of Electrical Engineering Service & Systems (EESS) group, to assist our Electrical & Mechanical Technicians with full scale analysis, repair/assembly and testing of products serviced by our PBRc facility.

This position is scheduled to start in Spring 2027.

The hourly rate for this position is $22 - $26per 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.

Essential Functions:

• Assist our PBRc Electrical & Mechanical Technicians in a wide variety of refurbishment, repair, assembly, troubleshooting and wiring of electrical distribution products and systems. This will include:
• Assisting with performing quality assembly and testing of the complete scope of products serviced by the PBRc facility.Assemble electrical products of all levels including motor controls, circuit breakers, etc. This includes all sub-assemblies to the component level and large-scale units
• Visually check components and assemblies for electrical and mechanical defects
• Reading and understand blueprint and schematics for assembly and troubleshooting
• Complete sub-assembly and wiring of any product as assigned
• Maintain quality records, calibration records, charts, and area performance to forecast as directed
• Receiving direction and assignments from the assigned leader(s) and report any problems to your supervisor
• Follow required safety practices
• Manage paperwork and office procedures, as required
• Perform all work at a high level
• Be willing and available to work evenings and weekends, as required by our customers
• Perform all job functions with adherence to Eaton’s Philosophy and Values, as well as Safety and Environmental standards
• Perform other duties, as required

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Degree program or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma program or registered in Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship
• This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must reside within 80km of Kitchener, ON to be considered
• No sponsorship provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0 - 5 years of experience in manufacturing electrical controls and/or power distribution products.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook

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