Eaton Co-Op: Applications Engineer - Galesburg, MI - Military Veterans

We make what matters

work. 

Eaton Corporation located in

Galesburg, MI has an opening for an Application Engineering Co-op. The primary

function of the Applications Engineering Co-op is to provide Application

Approvals of customer vehicles while protecting Eaton from dissatisfied

customers or excessive warranty expense. Position analyzes proposed OEM vehicle

configuration requests to determine compatibility with Eaton transmission and

clutch products. Proposes alternative vehicle configurations to improve

customer satisfaction and/or reliability.

Position Overview: 

• Performing vehicle performance

analysis of Heavy Duty, Medium Duty, and Hybrid vehicle specifications for

Transmission and Clutch applications

• Transmission and Clutch application approvals for customer vehicles ensuring

all Eaton product requirements are satisfied

• Frequent communication with OEMs, Eaton Sales/Service Representatives, and

end use customers to better understand application requests

• Learn how transmissions work and how they interact with and are affected by

the rest of the drivetrain components

• Assisting current engineers with test execution and data collection

• Vehicle Data analysis to create Duty Cycle information for new product

development teams

• Writing test procedures, technical reports, and maintaining global

application approval processes

• Database creation and maintenance

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

•Sophomore status or equivalent (freshmen if have had significant work experience)

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from Kettering with the ability to start in April 2021.

• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

• Minimum 3.0 GPA and significant hands on work experience.

Position Criteria

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong ability to work efficiently in a group

• Eagerness to learn

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office software especially Word and Excel

• Comfortable working with minimal supervision

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico

Organization: VEH AUTO Automotive Division

Job Level: Entry Level

Schedule: Part-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No

Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only

Travel: No

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