Co-op Manufacturing Engineering; Summer

Co‑op Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2026)

Eaton’s AS Aer FMC division is currently seeking a Co‑op Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2026) role. The hourly rate for this position is $22.15 – $27.69 per hour; salary information is a general guideline only. Candidates are selected based on skill, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Assist manufacturing engineers and other operations personnel in planning, machining, assembling, and testing hydraulic components and systems for aerospace and military applications.
• Engage in cross‑functional interaction with quality, procurement, and design teams on a daily basis.
• Perform production analysis and recommend process improvements.
• Learn lean concepts and tools; participate in lean "kaizens".
• Design and model machining and assembly fixtures and cutting tools.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers.
• Perform and develop monthly performance reports via ERP system and Access databases.
• Utilize ERP system in planning work order releases, etc.
• Develop production processes via Computer Aided Process Planning.

• Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, or junior, or received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering at an accredited institution.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
• Must be a U.S. person for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.

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 an 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.

Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Benefit details vary by location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.