Eaton is partnering with VCU and the companies of the 7 x 24 Exchange Central Virginia to offer this internship. As a summer intern: You will get to do something quite unusual – join an active team of developers who are working on real-world IoT software and service platforms. You will have the opportunity to research key technologies, learn state-of-the-art IoT development frameworks and demonstrate a prototype/proof of concept of a cellular-connected IoT solution. You will work alongside another intern from VCU, collaborate as a pair, and work with mentors at Eaton who will help guide the work throughout the internship. At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to present the project to Eaton, VCU, and 7x24 Exchange stakeholders – this is a great opportunity to network with several companies in the high-tech industry. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Sophomore/Junior status at Virginia Commonwealth University. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (please don't round). Relocation is not provided for this role, the candidate must be located within 50 miles of Moon Township, PA. Preferred Qualifications: Experience building projects utilizing electrical components. Software development experience (JavaScript, Perl, and other high-level languages). Linux experience. Interest in cellular network-based IoT solutions. Interest in data acquisition and processing projects. Note to VCU Students: This job is part of the TTIP Grant. Only College of Engineering students with CS or CPE majors who have completed ENGR 395 Professional Development are eligible. Do not apply if your major is not CS or CPE and you are not expected to have completed ENGR 395 Professional Development by end of Spring 2022. Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Engineering Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ES AMER Sector Job Level: Entry Level Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time