Internship: New Product Development Engineering (Summer 2024) - Waukesha, Wi

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a New Product Development Engineering Intern.
The hourly rate for this position is $19.38-$31.73 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:
PRIMARY FUNCTION
This internship is within the New Product Development Engineering team that supports Eaton's Line Installation and Protective Equipment (LIPE) product line. As an NPD Engineering Intern, you will perform engineering analyses, create detailed designs, execute prototype builds, and develop verification tests - all contributing to the overall execution of NPD projects and functional initiatives. An intern works alongside experienced engineers to deliver the estimated financial benefits for a project, on schedule, and within budget.
As an NPD Engineering Intern, you are an integral part of the LIPE Innovation team which is responsible for the development of medium voltage switches, fuses, and power connection components for overhead and underground power distribution equipment and systems
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with global design and manufacturing teams.
• Develop, improve, and sustain product design and product definition data (3D models, drawings, bills of materials, product & material specifications).
• Learn and perform engineering analysis and digital simulation leveraging advanced tools (CAD, FEA, statistical tolerance analysis, computational analysis - Matlab, etc.).
• Support the manufacture and production of prototype and pilot builds.
• Develop sub-system verification tests which includes defining mechanical, electrical, and environmental test methods and procedures.
• Coordinates the execution of the tests using both internal and external lab resources. Assist with performing testing. Design custom test fixtures.
• Sets aggressive goals, measures performance, and strives to go beyond what is expected

Qualifications:
Basic Qualification

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD, in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 2.8 minimum GPA
• Able to work in the United States on an on-going basis without company sponsorship.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed coarse work in CAD software; 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Experience using FEA software.
• Previous experience working in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Prior internship or co-op experience.

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