The team I worked with and the learning experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be willing to jump on any task given even if it is out of your comfort zone.
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Operations Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Greenwood, SC
What I liked
Opportunity to learn many ropes involving Eaton's manufacturing process, specifically their Hydraulics products.
What I wish was different
Wish I could have had more time to learn.
Advice
It is always a good choice to step into the unknown and be uncomfortable to achieve growth in yourself.
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Electrical intern
May - August 2019 • Galesburg, MI
What I liked
I loved the coworkers and other interns I met.
What I wish was different
I wish the location had been different.
Advice
Just know that you won’t discover your actual position and location until a few months before you start.
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Technical Sales Intern
May - August 2020 • Cadillac, MI
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to learn about the company and the field of technical sales. Even from a virtual setting I had the opportunity to collaborate with other interns and network with many Eaton employees.
What I wish was different
I, and I think everyone else, wish that this experience could have been in person; however, I applaud Eaton's efforts to still put on an excellent virtual intern program and learning experience.
Advice
One piece of advice that I would give about this experience is to not be afraid to pick up the phone. A lot of people looked at a virtual internship and completely gave up on any impactful networking because it wasn' t in person. I took advantage of Eaton contacts and LinkedIn over the Summer to set up multiple phone calls with employees from a variety of job positions. I learned so much about the company culture as well as future career opportunities through these interactions.
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Corporate Financial Analyst
January 2019 • Galesburg, MI
What I liked
-Great work experience
-Ability to relate work experience to things we learn in classes
-Everyone at Eaton wants you to learn and suceed
What I wish was different
I do not wish that anything was different. My experience being a Co-Op at Eaton was hands down the best decision I have made in my life, and would not change anything about it.
Advice
Do not be hesitant to apply for internships/co-ops with companies that interest you. They are great ways to learn if a certain career path is the right fit for you.
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Design Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I did this internship virtually because of covid, so I enjoyed getting used to the virtual setting for meetings as that's what will probably be used in the immediate future. I enjoyed seeing the electrical side of the industry as my main focus in the past has been mechanical.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would have set up more meetings with my manager and been more proactive in asking for things to do, rather than waiting for him to tell me what I could work on.
Advice
I would say to keep in constant contact with your team members, have questions prepared to ask before your meetings so you can use the time you have with them as efficiently as possible.
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Continous Improvement Engineer
June - August 2021 • Lincoln, IL
What I liked
I liked the different types of work I did. I was able to work with many different departments and learned about all the different aspects of the company!
What I wish was different
I wish I got actual projects assigned to me instead of random tasks.
Advice
Be ready to do anything!
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Manufacturing Co-op
May - August 2020 • Beltsville, MD
What I liked
It was a very nice experience to have, especially when many other work places were being shut down and internships being canceled do to COVID.
What I wish was different
I really wish the work was not remote, it took away a big portion of what I was interested in, that being working on the shop floor.
Advice
Try to reach out and speak to the representatives at the career fairs. They are incredibly kind and will help you with any questions and help revise your resume to get it ready for potential interviews with the company.
