R&D Engineering Intern

About the Role

The R&D Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of the engineering team and is responsible for the design and development of innovative solutions for the Switching Devices product line. This position will contribute to the overall success of the product line with involvement in PRELaunch project research through manufacturing launch, participating in technology developments within the innovation pipeline, and leading sustainability projects.

Functional responsibility includes design, testing, and certification of switching devices assemblies and components with respect to performance, reliability, DFMA, and cost optimization of the final product. This position will work closely with various teams including Engineering Management, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing personnel to develop products per the Pro-Launch process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CAD solid modeling, design simulation, product specifications, drawing packages, Bill of Material (BOM) and Change Order (CO) creation, systems development, product testing, and design validation.
• Design parts and assemblies including component types such as: sheet metal, plastics, mechanisms, electrical and wiring, and/or packaging.
• Participate in new product development/introduction, innovation, idea creation and implementation, prototype assembly and testing, DFMA assessments, and other design-to-industrialization activities.
• Participate in project management and engage with multi-disciplined teams to achieve goals using PROLaunch and other project management tools.
• Participate in Voice of the Customer (VOC) product and market requirements research.
• Maintain and upgrade existing products through MOL (Maintenance of Line) plus VAVE activity support.
• Provide assistance with 3rd party certifications such as UL, CSA, ISTA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Ensure timely completion to project commitment dates.
• Perform all operations using the highest safety and hygiene standards, electrical practices, and established procedures. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.
• Work from written or verbal information, sketches, and drawings to perform design tests necessary to prove engineering designs, modifications, and improvements.
• Assist technical personnel in recommending changes pertaining to dimensions, fits, tolerances, finishes, configuration, material, and processes of parts and assemblies to enhance the possibility for design to pass design tests.
• Assist in preparing equipment for design tests – support the equipment, making electrical connections, attaching thermocouples, applying insulation techniques, etc.
• Complete test reports and all data entry using a computer, printer, and photographs.
• Assist witness tests for UL, CSA, and other certifying organizations.
• Analyze design test results, such as temperature rise data, and make structure change recommendations to improve test results, if necessary.
• Work with engineering sketches and oral instructions to set up and perform design tests.
• Provide prompt responses to design test requests to support production and customer ship dates.
• Identify special or unusual conditions of design test failure modes, recommend design fixes to engineering, and assist engineering in developmental work.
• Become familiar with all industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, IEC, UL, & CSA) as necessary, to perform required equipment design tests.
• Required travel to high power labs, like Belmont Labs, Belmont, NC or KEMA Labs, Chalfont, PA to assist engineering perform design tests.
• Obtain all necessary information to perform job assignments from engineers and managers. Work with little supervision to act as the primary contact for coordination of improvements.
• Research, analyze, and help specify purchases and equipment required for Design Lab projects with assistance from engineers and managers.
• Under direction from Engineers, modify or create technical drawings, material specs, work instructions, and relevant safety documentation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CAD solid modeling experience.
• Ability to develop detailed 2D drawings with tolerance controls.
• Management of engineering documents via Change Order process.
• Experience performing various engineering tests and analyzing results.
• Proficiency in phase gate project management tools and techniques.
• Experience working in a global business environment and with remote teams.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Voice of the Customer (VOC) experience.
• Adherence to Zero Incident Safety culture and processes.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Must be willing to relocate to the Cleveland, TN site for the internship. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Cleveland, TN.
• Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of relevant experience completed at the time of this application.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.