Mechanical Engineer Intern or Co-Op

Schneider Electric

Posted 10 days ago

Internship

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern/co-op will complete and release design and documentation changes to maintain and optimize existing circuit breaker product families, while supporting Product Engineers with analysis and problem resolution using methodical techniques.

Schneider Electric is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern or Co-Op to support the maintenance and optimization of circuit breaker product families. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, and be familiar with manufacturing techniques. This position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires in-person work from June-December 2026.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Design Changes

Documentation

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Product Audits

3D Component Modeling

3D Assembly Creation

2D Drawing Creation

BOM Creation

Cross-functional Teams

Metal Stamping

Thermoset Molding

Thermoplastic Molding

Design For Manufacture

Design For Assembly

Job Description

Schneider Electric is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern or Co-Op for our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Engineering Design Center starting June 2026 to support the maintenance and optimization of our existing offer of circuit breaker product families. This candidate will work with product engineers, gaining exposure to a Fortune 500 company.

What will you do?

  • Complete and release design and documentation changes required to maintain and optimize an existing product offer. 
  • Support Product Engineers with the analysis and resolution of problems using methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram).
  • Support Root cause analysis investigation, both documentation and hands on.
  • Support Continuous Engineers with Product Audits.
  • Support development and maintenance of the product definition file: 3D component modeling , 3D assembly creation/editing , 2D drawing creation/editing , BOM creation/editing
  • Work collaboratively on cross-functional teams to address quality, performance, and productivity objectives. 

What qualifications will make you successful?

  • Pursuing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Familiar with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes.
  • Familiar with Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly techniques.
  • Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and able to work June-December 2026 in-person
  • Full-time Co-Ops are preferred, but this position is also open to interns who can work full-time in the summer and part-time in the fall.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future. 

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.

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems—enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies. www.se.com Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectric https://www.x.com/SchneiderElec https://www.x.com/SE_Careers https://www.instagram.com/schneiderelectric https://www.youtube.com/schneiderelectric https://www.tiktok.com/@schneiderelectric_global

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