About the role#
This is a summer 2027 internship based at the Eaton facility in Beltsville, Maryland. You will join the Research and Development Engineering department to support operations and engineering teams. Your work will focus on deploying and sustaining process automation through Advanced Manufacturing 4.0 and digitalization efforts.
What you'll do#
You will lead or support projects across several technical areas, including:
- Automation
- Digital manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing
- Augmented reality
- Simulation
- Robotics
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in engineering at an accredited institution. Aerospace, mechanical, computer, electrical, or industrial engineering majors are preferred.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- Status as a U.S. person under ITAR regulations (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts to various stakeholders.
- Ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
- Skills in prioritizing tasks and making decisions based on costs and benefits.
- Preferred experience includes previous internships or co-ops, 3D modeling, CNC machining and programming, industrial or collaborative robots, and knowledge of industrial controls.
Location & details#
- Location: Beltsville, Maryland. You must be located within 50 miles of this site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time paid internship.
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company that focuses on electrical, aerospace, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1911, the firm operates globally with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It employs over 61,000 people and maintains a public status. The company works on electrification and digitalization projects to support renewable energy and power management needs.
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