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Internship - Commercial Engineering

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Highland, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Internship - Commercial Engineering.

The hourly rate for this position is Junior = $24.92 Senior = $27.69 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 Commercial Engineering Intern will support the Commercial Engineering team by providing project support and technical assistance for the GEIS Commercial Engineering Platform. Successful interns will provide support for new product innovation projects, assist in sustaining efforts, and support the engineering test facility located in Highland, IL. The role will interact with various aspects of the organization from marketing and sales to engineering and sourcing.

  • Create 3D models of new or existing products.
  • Assist in product prototyping and testing.
  • Work with the engineering team to evaluate and solve sustaining engineering problems.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to support ongoing engineering programs.
  • Write and execute Engineering Change Orders.


Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering with a major in mechanical, electrical, industrial, industrial & systems, aerospace or aeronautical engineering or applied engineering sciences from an accredited institution
  • Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (please do not round)
  • Currently located within 50-mile radius of Highland, IL with housing available through summer break
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship


Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of freshman year by the start of the internship
  • Prior internship or co-op experience
  • Experience using SolidWorks or Alternative 3D Modelling Software
  • Excellent written, oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
  • Self-motivated and a strong desire to achieve results
  • Knowledge of SAP or similar MRP software


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 believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request 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.

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