Industrial Design Co-Op

Responsibilities

• Eaton's Studio Blue (Human-Centered Design Center of Excellence) is currently seeking an Industrial Design intern to join our team for the Fall 2026 semester (end of August - mid December 2026). This position is based at our Moon Township, PA location (Pittsburgh area).
• About Eaton
• Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, with business in more than 160 countries. Our energy-efficient products and services help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely, and sustainably.
• About Studio Blue
• Essential Functions
• Use traditional industrial design methods of discovery, communication, and documentation to identify problems, develop solutions, and work with development partner teams to develop products for volume production and commercialization.
• Sketching, building, prototyping, 3D parametric CAD modeling, creating digital renderings, and executing graphic design layouts.
• Identify product design opportunities through human-centered discovery and research methods.
• Inspire product teams to push the boundaries past common solutions focusing on human-centered design recommendations.
• Translate research and business plans into product solutions that lead to intuitive user experiences.
• Execute across all project phases from early discovery and research through detailed visual design documentation.
• Assist in planning Design Thinking workshops across a diverse group of businesses and product lines (training will be provided).
• Collaborate closely with other human-centered designers, engineers, and business professionals to guide products through the delivery process.
• Engage in ongoing dialogue with your manager and senior team members to give and receive constructive feedback that will drive your performance and growth.

Requirements

• You have completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate program or are currently enrolled in a graduate program studying industrial design.
• You have a portfolio or presentation that represents foundational training in hand sketching, digital visualization, 3D modelling, physical prototyping, and experience with industrial design and user research.
• You are located or willing to relocate for an in-person position (assistance available) in the Pittsburgh, PA area for the duration of the internship experience.
• You have access to reliable transportation to our Cherrington, Moon Township office.
• You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• You must be able to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing b

Additional Information

The hourly rate for this position is $19.38 - $34.00 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.

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