What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Electrical Sector, Americas Power Controls Systems (PCS) division is currently seeking a Power Breaker Refurbishment Center Intern.

This position is responsible for working with the Power Breaker Refurbishment Centre (PBRc), a division of Electrical Engineering Service & Systems (EESS) group, to assist our Electrical & Mechanical Technicians with full scale analysis, repair/assembly and testing of products serviced by our PBRc facility.

This position is scheduled to start in Spring 2027.

The hourly rate for this position is $22 - $26 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.

Essential Functions:

Assist our PBRc Electrical & Mechanical Technicians in a wide variety of refurbishment, repair, assembly, troubleshooting and wiring of electrical distribution products and systems. This will include:

• Assisting with performing quality assembly and testing of the complete scope of products serviced by the PBRc facility.
• Assemble electrical products of all levels including motor controls, circuit breakers, etc. This includes all sub-assemblies to the component level and large-scale units.
• Visually check components and assemblies for electrical and mechanical defects.
• Reading and understand blueprint and schematics for assembly and troubleshooting.
• Complete sub-assembly and wiring of any product as assigned.
• Maintain quality records, calibration records, charts, and area performance to forecast as directed.
• Receiving direction and assignments from the assigned leader(s) and report any problems to your supervisor.
• Follow required safety practices.
• Manage paperwork and office procedures, as required.
• Perform all work at a high level.
• Be willing and available to work evenings and weekends, as required by our customers.
• Perform all job functions with adherence to Eaton’s Philosophy and Values, as well as Safety and Environmental standards.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Degree program or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma program or registered in Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
• This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must reside within 80km of Kitchener, ON to be considered.
• No sponsorship provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0 - 5 years of experience in manufacturing electrical controls and/or power distribution products.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.

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