Co-op: Continuous Improvement

Eaton Corporation’s Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions group is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Co-op to join our team. This position is a seasonal position based at our Sherman, TX facility and is scheduled to start in Spring 2027.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.15 - $27.69 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.

## What you’ll do:

The Continuous Improvement Co-op will play a key role in supporting the CI team by assisting with the deployment and documentation of Eaton’s Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) to ensure compliance with the Operational Assessment (OPA) requirements for the site. This individual will help document processes clearly and accurately, collaborate with subject matter experts to create or update Standard Work for different work cells, and ensure that all ECIS tools like Set Up Reduction and Total Productive Maintenance have standard documents in place to demonstrate utilization of the tool. In addition, the co-op will contribute to Rapid Improvement Events, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with ECIS Tool Deployment on the site
• Support Standard Work documents creation and deployment in multiple manufacturing lines
• Participating in root cause analysis for key projects in the site
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Contribute to data collection and analysis for productivity metrics in the site (Time Observations, Spaghetti Diagrams, External/Internal Activities, etc.)
• Develop, review, and update Standard Work Documents to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with ECIS standards.
• Revamp the Ideas Program on the site with the support of CI Techs and CI Manager
• Benchmark other Eaton’s sites to identify Best Practices for Continuous Improvement.

## Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

• Minimum cumulative of 3.0 GPA (please don't round)

• Ability to work 2–3 days per week during the semester or full-time during breaks (per co-op program guidelines).

• Must be able to work a minimum of 18-20 hours per week.

• Relocation is not provided for this role. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Sherman, TX will be considered.

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or quality tools.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing setting.

## Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Collaborative and team focused.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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