Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op (January 2026)

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Schneider Electric

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op (January 2026)

West Chester, OH
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Schneider Electric has a new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op based in our West Chester, Ohio site. This position is targeted for a duration of January-June 2026, working for 40 hours per week.

    What will you do?

    • Research, design, and implement manufacturing equipment (fixtures, tools, machines)
    • Product/component simplification and standardization which included analysis of existing components, research on alternatives and design of new component layouts
    • Investigate, evaluate, document, and optimize existing manufacturing processes
    • Support the Industrialization department on implementing Schneider Production Standards to establish, maintain, and enhance the production equipment and processes with a focus on reducing downtime, improving quality, continuous improvement, and safety.
    • Participatie in deploying Lean methodologies to improve safety, quality and productivity
    • Develop standardized work instructions to support Standard Time coordination.
    • Perform time studies to calculate cycle times for processes.
    • Participate in Smart Factory initiatives including preparation and deployment of smart tools.

    What's in it for you?

    • Valuable hands on knowledge and work experience.
    • Valuable mentor relationships and the opportunity to grow your connections within a global, inclusive and dynamic organization
    • Create a path to your career goals

    What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

    • Are actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (preferred graduation in Dec 2026 or later)
    • Previous experience working in manufacturing environment preferred.
    • Possess leadership qualities and the ability to facilitate conflicts.
    • Are self-motivated and self-directed with a sense of urgency.
    • Have a solid work ethic - honors responsibility and commitment.
    • Have strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
    • Possess excellent communication and team collaboration skills (English language)
    • Possess proven ability to achieve results
    • Have exceptional leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, project management, and communication skills.
    • Have the ability to set overall priorities and form action plans to implement and monitor for results

    Let us learn about you! Apply today #secareers.

    You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

    Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

    When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

    IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

    We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

    Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

    €36 billion global revenue
    +13% organic growth
    150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
    #1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

    You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

    Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

    At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

    Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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    Technology
  • About Us

    Schneider Electric is more than a global technology leader—we’re a company where your career can make a real impact. With 170,000 employees across 100+ countries, we bring world-class innovation to electrification, automation, and digitization, powering everything from smart industries and resilient infrastructure to intelligent buildings and connected homes.

    Our purpose is bold: to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On—and it’s not just a slogan, it’s a movement.

    As TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Company, we believe a better future is not only possible—it’s already happening. And we need passionate, curious, and driven people to help us build it.

    Whether you're an engineer, designer, analyst, or innovator, your ideas matter here. Join Schneider Electric and be part of a team that’s global in scale, local in spirit, and united by purpose.