Business Operations Intern (Cross-Functional)
Eaton Corporation - Richmond, VA
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Eatonu2019s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Business Operations Intern (Cross-Functional). The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 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. What youu2019ll do: The Business Operations Intern (Cross-Functional) will support a variety of business functions including Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain/Operations. This role is designed to provide broad exposure to how Eatonu2019s teams collaborate to deliver value to customers and drive business results. Interns will work on real-world projects with measurable impact while receiving coaching and mentorship from experienced Eaton leaders. Key Responsibilities: Finance / Business Analytics u2022 Assist with basic financial tracking, invoicing, budgets, and variance analysis. u2022 Create and maintain Excel-based trackers and dashboards. u2022 Support documentation and improvement of administrative or financial processes. Sales Support u2022 Maintain sales and pipeline trackers; ensure data accuracy. u2022 Support preparation of internal and customer-facing materials. u2022 Coordinate with sales, operations, and customer service teams. Marketing Support u2022 Conduct market and competitor research and summarize insights. u2022 Assist with internal communications, content updates, and event support. Supply Chain / Operations Support u2022 Support purchase order tracking, supplier follow-ups, and inventory reporting. u2022 Assist with documenting standard operating procedures and process improvements. Cross-Functional Projects u2022 Support or own 1u20132 defined improvement or analysis projects. u2022 Present outcomes and recommendations at the end of the internship. Learning & Development u2022 Exposure to multiple business functions and Eatonu2019s operations. u2022 Mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities. u2022 Opportunity to build analytical, communication, and presentation skills. u2022 End-of-assignment presentation to business leaders. Qualifications: Required Qualifications u2022 Actively enrolled in or recently completed a Bacheloru2019s degree in Business Administration or related field. u2022 Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (please don't round). u2022 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, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. Preferred Qualifications u2022 Prior internship, co-op, or relevant project experience. u2022 Familiarity with ERP, CRM, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI). u2022 Interest in operations, analytics, or continuous improvement. u2022 Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data. u2022 Strong written and verbal communication skills. u2022 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 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. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here ( for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Created: 2026-03-16