Internship: R&D Engineering - Cleveland, TN

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a R&D Engineering Intern.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The Product Development Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of the engineering team and is responsible for design and development of innovative solutions for the Switching Devices (SWD) product line. This position will contribute to the overall success of the product line with involvement in pre-launch project research through manufacturing launch as well as participating in technology developments within the product innovation pipeline. Functional responsibility includes design, testing and certification of product assemblies with respect to performance, reliability, DFMA, and cost optimization of the final product. This position will work closely with engineers, technicians, engineering leaders, program managers, product line leaders, supply chain management and manufacturing personnel in order to develop products.

• Perform CAD solid modeling, design simulation, product specifications, drawing packages, Bill of Material (BOM) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) creation, systems development, product testing and design validation
• Design parts and assemblies which include component types including: 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, plus other design-to-industrialization activities
• Participate in project management and engaging with multi-disciplined teams to achieve goals
• 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, 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.
• Using basic mathematical principles make necessary mathematical computations and mechanical setups involved in the process of running electrical design tests.
• Understand and demonstrate knowledge of test equipment in a test lab environment
• Assist in preparing equipment for design tests - support the equipment, making electrical connections to the test equipment, attaching thermal couples, applying insulation techniques, etc.
• Complete test reports and all data entry using a computer, printer, photographs.
• Assist witness tests for ETL, UL, CSA, and other certifying organizations.
• Conduct required tests and calibration using design test equipment described above, under the direction of technical personnel.
• 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 and/or engineering 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 regional high-power labs to assist engineering perform design tests, such as short circuit current and arc resistant tests.
• Obtains all necessary information to perform job assignment from engineers and manager.
• Researches, analyzes, and helps specify purchases and equipment required for Design Lab projects with assistance from the Manufacturing and Maintenance of Line Engineers.
• Under direction from engineers, modify or create technical drawings, material specs, work instructions, and relevant safety documentation.

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Relocation is not provided for this role, the candidate must be located within 50 miles of Cleveland, TN.

• 2+ years engineering product development experience of electromechanical products in adherence to stringent regulatory safety compliance requirements

• Understanding of phase gate project management tools and techniques.
• Experience working in a global business environment and with remote teams.
• Knowledge using Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Voice of the Customer (VOC) experience.
• CAD/SolidWorks/Inventor solid modeling experience and the ability to develop detailed 2D drawings with tolerance controls plus management of engineering documents via Engineering Change Order process.
• Experience performing various engineering tests and analyzing results.
• Contribute to team-driven product development projects with high level of personal accountability, and excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to Zero Incident Safety culture and processes.