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# Development Program: Switchgear Modernization Engineer

- **Company:** Eaton Corporation plc
- **Location:** Warrendale, PA, United States
- **Salary:** $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks (CAD), Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software), Data Security
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3375480646&tx=IT9386THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation date before August of 2027
 * Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
 * Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent 3 months of experience in a technician or maintenance role working on or with machines, vehicles or large equipment
 * 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.
 * Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States, * Degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics from an accredited institution
 * Completed training and/or experience working with AutoDesk Inventor, Pro-E, or Solidworks
 * Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
 * Prior work experience within the electrical/power industry with understanding of 3-phase power systems and low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment
 * Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems
 * Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, analysis as well as protective relays
 * Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community, * Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter
 * Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings
 * Strong analytical, computer, writing and presentation skills
 * Applicants must be willing to perform all aspects of product design & test

## Description

The Electrical Engineering Services and Systems global service team is one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system professionals in the industry. As one of our engineers, you'll help to provide solutions to our customers' power problems at every stage of the power system.

Eaton's switchgear modernization offers cost-effective renovation to existing equipment, with minimal power interruptions and without total replacement. Our solutions extend the useful life of aging electrical power systems by providing safe and reliable reconditioning of existing equipment, as well as new replacement circuit breakers and other components that improve reliability and safety in existing power systems.

In this role you will:

 * Follow EESS safety policies while working in both shop and field environments.
 * Travel to customer sites to collect field measurements and assess existing equipment.
 * Design and develop custom retrofit solutions for vintage switchgear using CAD, including technical drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and assembly documentation.
 * Test, troubleshoot, and validate electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and quality standards.
 * Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers to resolve technical challenges, support control system requirements, and ensure manufacturability.
 * Receive, inspect, assemble, and produce final solutions while maintainingaccurate records and documentation.
 * Support quoting, application engineering, and proposal development for customer projects.
 * Occasionally travel to job sites to oversee installation and implementation of solutions.
 * Attend product and technical training to maintaina high level of industry and product knowledge.

This role is designed to prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a new engineer, 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.

Team Benefits:

 * Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, eligible for premium pay
 * Career growth, mentorship and safety training
 * Tuition assistance for ongoing learning, We aspire to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees. We do this by helping all our employees maximize their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing, both at work and at home. Learn more about Eaton's Wellness Culture Here (https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/careers/wellbeing-at-eaton.html)

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 a 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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