Co-Op: Field Service Engineer - Louisville, KY

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Field Service Engineering Co-Op.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.38 - $31.73 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

The Eaton Field Service Engineer Co-op, with the Electrical Engineering Services and Systems Business, is designed to provide opportunities to a diverse mix of students who demonstrate the same high level of ethics, values, creativity and performance we expect from our employees. During the paid co-op, students will work on projects that have a measurable impact on our business and will be coached and mentored by leaders within the division.

Your engineering assignments will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in field service engineering and provide technical assistance to a variety of customers in areas of installation, testing, startup, maintenance, repair, training and modification of electrical power distribution equipment; self-manage assigned electrical power distribution systems related projects; apply knowledge of electrical test and diagnostic equipment; deliver technical solutions to customers; perform complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigations.

This co-op will help prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a co-op, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum; a blend of instructor-led, virtual classrooms, eLearning courses, and on-the-job training provided by expert mentors and team members to assist you in developing your career.

Qualifications

Position Success Criteria

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to or below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to climb and reach above shoulder level. The employee is regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Field Service Engineer 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.
• Geographical flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Internship Program
• Practices electrical safety measures
• Proficient with hand and power tools for equipment assembly
• Strong computer skills
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills
• Works well under time constraints and in stressful situations.
• Explain technical problems and solutions.
• Collaborates effectively with the team to meet project deadlines.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering or applied science from an accredited institution.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher (please do not round).
• Must be able to work in the US without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation offered, candidates within 50-mile radius considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license and must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must be eligible to drive an Eaton fleet vehicle.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prior electrical/power industry related experience
• Experience in basic testing and servicing electrical distribution and control systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer & analytical skills.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment.
  
  
  

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