Mechanical Engineer Co-Op at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

Schneider Electric is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern or Co-Op for our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Engineering Design Center starting Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 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 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.

• 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

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.

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ 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 we 'embrace different' as 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. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy 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 is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern or Co-Op for our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Engineering Design Center starting Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 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 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.

• 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