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Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer

CompanyEaton Corporation
LocationTom Bean
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the manufacturing engineering team by performing time studies, developing standard work instructions, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. They will also contribute to new product launches and monitor equipment effectiveness programs.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$22 - $28
Company Size
5
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 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

Eaton Corporation’s Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions group is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op to join our team. This position is a seasonal position based at our Sherman, TX facility and is scheduled to start in Spring 2027.   

The hourly rate for this position is $22.15 - $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:

Position Overview:
Eaton Cooper B-Line is seeking a motivated and detailed oriented Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support the production of electrical enclosures. The selected candidate will play a key supporting role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the site’s processes. Through the analysis of performance data, identification of inefficiencies, and the implementation of strategic solutions, the ME Intern will support the site in achieving its goals. This role involves collaboration with various departments to foster a culture of innovation and improvement. 


Key Responsibilities: 

  • Work directly with the Manufacturing Engineering team to develop standard work instructions, perform time studies, develop operator loading and capacity charts.  
  • Assist with various continuous improvement and cost-out initiatives which may include participation in Kaizen or Rapid Improvement Events. 
  • Provide support for new product initiatives and production part validations.   
  • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications: 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university as a junior or senior pursuing a B.S degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (please do not round).
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
  • Relocation is not provided for this role, the candidate must be located within 50 miles of Sherman, TX.
  • Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.


Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or previous internship experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. 

Skills:

Position Criteria:

  • Proficient in AutoCAD/SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Collaborative and team focused.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 

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.

Key Skills
Manufacturing EngineeringAutoCADSolidWorksMicrosoft OfficeTime StudiesContinuous ImprovementKaizenOEETPMData AnalysisProblem-solvingCommunicationElectrical EnclosuresCapacity PlanningProcess Improvement
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergy