Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Summer 2026)

Eaton Corporation

Posted 6 days ago

Internship

Jackson, Mississippi

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist manufacturing engineers in planning, machining, assembling, and testing hydraulic components for aerospace and military applications. Perform production analysis, implement lean concepts, and design machining fixtures and cutting tools.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled as a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in an Industrial or Mechanical Engineering program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. You are legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship and possess the ability to relocate within the United States.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ERP system

Access databases

3D printers

Computer Aided Process Planning

lean concepts

Job Description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Summer 2026).

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:

The Co-op Student will assist manufacturing engineers and other operations personnel by performing tasks and assignments related to planning, machining, assembling and testing hydraulic components and systems for aerospace and military applications. Daily activities will include cross-functional interaction with quality, procurement, and design.

Potential tasks are summarized below:
 

1.    Perform production analysis and recommend process improvements.
2.    Learn lean concepts and tools.  Participate in lean “kaizens.” 
3.    Design and model machining and assembly fixtures and cutting tools.
4.    Operate and maintain 3D printers.
5.    Perform and develop monthly performance reports via ERP system and Access databases.
6.    Utilize ERP system in planning work order releases, etc.
7.    Learn to develop production processes via Computer Aided Process Planning.


Throughout the training cycle, this program provides participants with meaningful projects where individual efforts and contributions are critical.  Participants will receive multiple opportunities for formal training, networking, and assignment coaching in addition to receiving ongoing formal feedback in order to evaluate personal progress and identify development opportunities.   
 

Qualifications:


Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled as Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior level or received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering at an accredited Institution.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
  • This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
     

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.

Eaton Corporation

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.

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