Internship Program: Field Service Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems team invites you to join a structured summer internship focused on power distribution challenges. You will work on projects for electrical power distribution equipment, deliver technical solutions to customers, and tackle diverse engineering tasks under mentor guidance.

The program blends training, virtual classrooms, and on-the-job learning, preparing you for technical and leadership roles within Eaton.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled or earned a bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum overall GPA 2.8; relocation within the United States may be required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
• Actively enrolled in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering programs; GPA 3.2+ preferred.
• Prior electrical/power industry experience is a plus.
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned projects for electrical power distribution equipment.
• Deliver technical solutions to customers.
• Perform complex engineering assignments involving design, testing, or research.
• Gain knowledge in test equipment operation, troubleshooting, protective relays, and power quality measurements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Relocation flexibility

Education

Engineering degree (bachelor's/master's)

Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical engineering

Job description

We make what matters work.

You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals.

What sets our Early Career Programs apart:

• Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.
• Broad Exposure: Diverse work locations and comprehensive customer portfolios are a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.
• Role Exploration: Gain insight into various careers within Eaton through extensive services that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable power systems at every stage.
• Strategic Networking: Benefit from networking and mentorship opportunities within one of North America's largest and most experienced power distribution service organizations.
• Tangible Learning: See firsthand how Eaton is powering the future of Power Distribution through real world application and customer service.
• In a Field Service Engineer role, you’ll see firsthand how Eaton makes what matters work—gain hands‑on experience solving real-world power system challenges, working directly with customers, and learning from industry experts through diverse field assignments that build technical skills, business acumen, and a strong foundation in electrical power distribution.

It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.

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.

Position Overview

The Electrical Engineering Services and Systems 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 at every stage of the power system.

The Field Service Engineer Internship, is designed to provide opportunities to interns who demonstrate the same high level of ethics, values, creativity and performance we expect from our employees. During the summer paid internship, participants will work on projects that have a measurable impact on our business and will be coached and mentored by leaders within the division.

In this internship, you will:

• Work on assigned projects for electrical power distribution equipment
• Deliver technical solutions to customers
• Perform less conventional complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigations
• Gain knowledge in the following: Test Equipment Operation, Troubleshooting Techniques, Protective Relays, Power Quality Measurements, Disaster Recovery, Rotating Machinery, Protection & Control Design
• Generate timely and accurate service reports on work, product performance, and warranties

This internship will help prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As an intern, 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.

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• Actively enrolled or received a degree in a bachelor’s or master’s program with a focus in engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in an electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering program from an accredited institution
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
• Prior electrical/power industry related experience
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems

Position Criteria

• Location will be in one of five major regions within the United States (i.e. Central, Northeast, Southeast, Gulf and West regions); typically in or near a major U.S. city
• Transportation to and from the worksite, and for incidental business travel, is the responsibility of the intern.
• Strong analytical, computer, writing and presentation skills
• Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb and regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance. May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, work at sites with areas that have poor lighting, ventilation, and dust and/or be exposed to high noise levels.
• This role may include up to 25% travel within a local region.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
• The summer internship culminates with a formal presentation where participants showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance.

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