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Internship Program: Engineering Technology - Software

AT Eaton
Eaton

Internship Program: Engineering Technology - Software

Southfield, MI

Your career matters - and we're here to make it work. Are you ready?

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The salary for this role ranges from $22.15 - $37.50 per hour.

Position Overview:

Are you passionate for innovation and disruptive technology? Our Software Engineering Internship may be for you! Over the course of this 12-week paid internship, interns will engage in projects that hold tangible significance for our business while receiving guidance and mentorship from Eaton's esteemed leaders.

The Software Engineering Internship will provide exposure to projects in software development for various product applications. Assignments will either be supporting a specific business unit/product line or working with broader technologies across the enterprise. Our strategic teams in this area are working on cutting edge technologies including:

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• Development of IoT applications
• Firmware support for product lines
• Web/mobile app development
• Interface software development for smart grid applications
• And more!

After completion of the internship program, your technical skills combined with your newly acquired business acumen will prepare you to be considered for Eaton's Engineering and Technology Development Programs upon graduation.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled or received a bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, software engineering, or computer science from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in software programming including Python and/or C++
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• Prior internship or co-op experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community

Position Criteria:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical concepts
• This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Engineering & Technology 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 summer internship culminates with a formal presentation where interns showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance

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We aspire to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees. We do this by helping all our employees maximize their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing, both at work and at home. Learn more about Eaton's Wellness Culture Here

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Southfield, MI, USA
Job ID: Eaton-45524Southfield
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)