Engineer Co-op

Eaton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,544,000 - 74,390,000; Part time

Job summary

The Design Engineering Technician will support the Design Engineering Team in improving existing products and new designs at Eaton in Richmond, VA. This co-op role offers hands-on experience across mechanical and electrical design processes and DFMA collaboration.

You'll work with engineers to develop drawings, analyze root causes, and contribute to product improvements while learning CAD tools and the full product design lifecycle in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with Electrical or Mechanical Engineering major.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit; within 50 miles of Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities

• Work with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to ensure successful completion of design drawings and design drawing updates.
• Assist Design Engineering Team with development of process and product improvement ideas based on feedback from customers, suppliers, and production teams.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) process.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on implementation of product improvements.
• Investigate transformer test issues and provide root cause analysis documentation to facilitate resolution discussions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Engineer Co-op.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.77 - $25.96 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

Job summary

The Design Engineering Technician will be responsible for assisting the Design Engineering Team with improvements to existing products and new product designs.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to ensure successful completion of design drawings and design drawing updates.
• Assist Design Engineering Team with the development of process and product improvement ideas based on feedback from customers, suppliers, and production teams.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) process.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on implementation of product improvements.
• Investigate transformer test issues and provide root cause analysis documentation to facilitate resolution discussions.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering major.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with full product design lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of CAD software.

Skills

Position criteria

• Willingness to participate or lead a multi-functional team.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skillsets as needed.
• Have an on-the-floor presence at all Richmond manufacturing facilities.
• Working knowledge of basic computer systems including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Must have excellent verbal and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently conducting analysis for root cause identification and understanding how to identify problems and reach resolutions is beneficial.

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