Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric

Technical Writer Intern

Columbia, SC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Schneider Electric's Global Supply Chain team has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to assume the role of a Technical Writer Intern in our Columbia, SC location, for Summer 2026. No visa sponsorship or relocation will be provided for this role.

    Schneider Electric™ creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 160,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk .

    Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Create, edit, maintain, and design technical documentation that supports the business objectives with a primary focus on Manufacturing Engineer guides and processes
    • Collaborate with engineers and production supervisors to capture accurate process details and translate them into clear, user-friendly documents.
    • Administrative tasks that can help with manufacturing activities; updating information in operating systems, retrieving data from systems, and creating excel reports or pivot tables
    • 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

    What qualifications will make you successful?

    • Are actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Technical Writing, Mechatronics or a related field.
    • An ability to understand complex, technical information and communicate it to people with diverse professional backgrounds using plain language, proper sentence structure and proper style and usage, in various presentation formats.
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic CAD or diagramming tools (e.g., Visio, AutoCAD, or Creo) is a plus.
    • An excellent grasp of grammar and the ability to express ideas clearly in writing so that they are comprehensible to a non-technical audience.
    • Intermediate knowledge of technology to meet project requirements.
    • Must be flexible to changing needs and assignments with a strong ability to multi-task and prioritize activities to deliver on commitments.
    • Proficient knowledge of and an ability to apply skills towards document production, including template design, formatting, publishing, and graphic design requirements.
    • Have a solid work ethic - honors responsibility and commitment.
    • Possess excellent communication and team collaboration skills (English language)

    What's in it for me?

    • 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

    Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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

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    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.

  • Industry
    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.