Hardware Engineer Trainee

Job Description:

What you'll do:

The Eaton Summer Intern campaign has kicked off, and we are once again excited to welcome new colleagues! Are you looking to work for a global company that values ethics, inclusion, diversity, and its people? We'd love to hear from you! We offer an exciting internship with comprehensive onboarding in an inclusive and diverse organization. Join Eaton as a Plant Quality Intern and embark on a journey to make a real impact. This internship will begin in April-May 2026.

Eaton has a modern, state-of-the-art campus in Vantaa, Finland, dedicated to its critical power systems business. The campus brings together all business functions under one roof, including RDE, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service, and product marketing. Over the past two years, Eaton's world-class manufacturing site and Customer Experience Center in Vantaa have expanded significantly, welcoming 150 new employees-and we're continuing to grow. At Eaton, we are committed to Lead, Invest and Execute for Growth.
As one of the world's largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton's expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility will serve as Eaton's Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.
What you'll do:
As a Validation Engineer Intern, you will:

Perform testing of UPS units and systems
Develop the laboratory to function effectively while following correct procedures and health and safety guidelines
Build test setups, test these systems and document the test results
Develop processes and documentation
Provide technical support to other functions
Oversee safety and condition of laboratory equipment
Follow requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 2017 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories)

At Eaton, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and the environment through power management technologies and services. We value the fresh perspectives and knowledge our interns bring, and many interns have the opportunity to continue with us beyond their internship. We support a flexible balance between work and studies, and each year, many students complete their thesis with us.

You are a B.Sc. or Master's student in Electrical Engineering, with at least 1 year of experience in electronics or electrical installations
Electrical system knowledge: UPS installations and safety
Understanding of embedded firmware
Familiar with common tools and methods to work in high power lab environment, such as: oscilloscope, power analyzer and meters
Self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, task oriented

Are you interested? Kindly submit your application and CV by 16th Jan 2026 via Eaton Jobs recruitment portal.

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