Continuous Improvement Co-op

Eaton's ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Co-op. This co-op is slated to begin in Spring 2026, or Summer 2026.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.77 to $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:

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. As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you'll dive headfirst into real-world problems, honing the skills you need to develop into a top-tier leader. 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.

• Assist with process improvement projects under guidance of the OpEx team using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting for ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Help create process maps and documentation to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Assist in developing training materials and presentations for operational excellence tools and techniques.
• Track and update key performance indicators (KPIs) for improvement projects.
• Research best practices and emerging technologies to support efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement small-scale improvements and monitor results.

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 (please don't round)
• Must be able to work full-time for the duration of the co-op
• Relocation is not provided for this role, the candidate must be located within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• 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, O1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a major in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Prior internship or co-op experience

• Interest in pursuing a career as a leader of people in operations
• This role may include travel (up to 10%) within a local region as determined by the intern assignment manager
• Transportation to and from the worksite and for incidental business travel is the responsibility of the intern; however, expenses for required and approved business travel (not including the worksite) will be reimbursed
• The co-op culminates with a formal presentation where students showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance