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Internship Program: Information Technology

Yesterday Southfield, MI

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 Talent 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.
  • Global Perspectives: Our programs span diverse businesses and locations. Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.
  • Role Exploration: You'll be exposed to cross-functional teams during your internship and participate in our Intern Core Learning Series. These experiences allow you to build your functional expertise and leadership capabilities to maximize your potential for future roles.
  • Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders through the networking opportunities woven into your experience.
  • In our Information Technology Program: You'll work on high-impact functional projects, driving technology improvements and innovation.

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 salary for this role ranges from $22.15 - $37.50 per hour.

Position Overview:

Passion for technology meets keenly managed business processes in the Eaton Internship Program - Information Technology. Over the course of this 12-week paid internship, students will engage in projects that hold tangible significance for our business while receiving guidance and mentorship from Eaton's esteemed leaders.

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The IT internship offers diverse experiences that serve as the foundation for service delivery at a leading industrial diversified manufacturer. Potential internship assignments encompass roles in various key domains such as:

  • Cyber
  • Data Management
  • AI
  • Cloud
  • IT Operations/Applications

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 Information Technology Development Program upon graduation.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Actively enrolled or received a bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM field or business major from an accredited institution
  • Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in management information systems, computer science, computer engineering, data science or related from an accredited institution
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Previous internship or co-op experience in leveraging AI/Machine Learning, UX design, Cloud, Cybersecurity
  • Understanding of Python language and applications
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community

Position Criteria:

  • Desire to build a career in Information Technology
  • Strong problem solving and business process skills
  • Proven technical ability through coursework and work experience
  • Self-motivated and a strong desire to achieve results
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the 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 students showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance
  • Demonstrate geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Internship Program including the ability to relocate to an Eaton facility including (but not limited to): Beachwood, OH: Raleigh, NC; Pittsburgh, PA; or Southfield, MI

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
Job ID: Eaton-48649Southfield
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2025-09-04T18:37:57

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)