Hydraulics Engineering Intern
Department: Fixed Displacement Existing Product Engineering Team
My experience
Overview
I revised paint specification documents by checking the performance data sheets and updating the information. I also created a calculator in Microsoft Excel in which you could specify the motor model and it would give you the performance data from the recent tests.
Overall, I had a phenomenal experience with this internship! However, I think it would have been a lot better in person. Because everyone was remote at the time, it was harder to talk with co-workers and supervisors. There were also opportunities that are normally available to interns that they couldn't do remotely. In the end, I found that hydraulics aren't that interesting to me, so I plan to work elsewhere after finishing my degree. But the work environment was really great. If you like that field, I would highly recommend it!
Pros
Great energy, the people are very nice and supportive, the company culture is fantastic
Would recommend it to people who...
like hydraulics
Impact of work
Time spent working
How did working remote affect your experience?
My supervisor informed us that most of the fun intern activities (tours, team building, hands-on training) were cancelled due to covid-19.
Interview advice
How did you find the job / apply?
Interview Rounds
Interview type
Interview questions
Most of the questions were "tell me about a time when you...". No heavy technical questions. There were two rounds, and the first was more of an informal phone call with HR. During the first round, they actually told me the types of questions that would be asked during the in-person interview (the second round). They told me how to prepare and exactly what they were looking for.
Advice on how to prepare
Learn the STAR interview method and have examples ready. Make sure you know Eaton's company culture and values. Be ready to give examples to demonstrate how you align with their core values.
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