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Year in Industry: Electrical or Electronics Engineering Intern, 13 Month Placement

CompanyEaton Corporation
LocationWymeswold
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support hardware and software development, technical support for ongoing projects, and contribute to new product design and validation. They will assist Lead Engineers in new product development and provide project support across various engineering functions.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
54372
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges. Eaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eaton is 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.
About the Role

What you’ll do:

This internship offers placements across multiple UK locations, where interns will become integral members of the Engineering team in either manufacturing or office settings. The role involves supporting hardware and software development, technical support for ongoing projects, and contributing to new product design and validation. Interns will work closely with Lead Engineers and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to both electrical and electronics engineering tasks.    

 

  • Assist Lead Engineers in new product development, including schematic design, research, and prototype testing.
  • Support the production of electrical designs compliant with company and industry standards.
  • Provide technical support to Manufacturing teams and select suitable protection solutions for customers.
  • Participate in software testing and coding, depending on experience.
  • Create documentation and technical reports for new designs.
  • Develop and execute design validation test scripts.
  • Investigate design change requests, recommend solutions, and implement engineering changes.
  • Maintain product literature and assist with the development of customised products.
  • Assist with verification and validation of new product designs.
  • Provide project support across various engineering functions.
  • Actively participate in peer and formal design reviews.
  • Build relationships with the extended cohort across the UK and enhance skills through training workshops and Inclusion & Diversity initiatives.

Additional Information

  • Interns are expected to establish themselves within the engineering team and contribute to both technical and collaborative aspects of the role.
  • The scope of responsibilities may be local or regional, depending on placement.
  • Interns will have opportunities to participate in training and development activities, including Inclusion & Diversity initiatives.     

Qualifications:

Studing for Bacheler's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering; working towards a minimum 2:1 requirement 

Skills:

Technical writing, design, application knowledge in electrical/electronic engineering, CAD packages, analytical thinking.
High level of motivation, flexibility, and team spirit. Able to work independently and meet deadlines. Displays curiosity and is a competent communicator.

Key Skills
Technical WritingDesignApplication KnowledgeElectrical EngineeringElectronic EngineeringCAD PackagesAnalytical ThinkingMotivationFlexibilityTeam SpiritIndependenceDeadline ManagementCuriosityCommunication
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyManufacturing