Continuous Improvement Intern — Data, Automation & Performance Systems

Schneider Electric; Brasília; Hybrid; BRL 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Brazil is seeking an enthusiastic student for a Data & Continuous Improvement internship. You will drive end-to-end data diagnostics, build automated data pipelines, and create dashboards to monitor key KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE, and throughput.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data visualization skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Graduation is anticipated December 2027 or later, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Active student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Data Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience or coursework in data analysis, automation, programming, or visualization tools.
• Demonstrated participation in improvement or digitalization projects that generated measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end data diagnostics across operational processes using digital Lean tools, database queries, and performance analytics.
• Develop and maintain automated data pipelines using Power Automate, APIs, SQL queries, or cloud connectors.
• Build and enhance dashboards in Power BI or Tableau to track KPIs such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE, and throughput.
• Execute root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Support CI and digitalization initiatives, including automated alerts, workflow automations, and standard reporting systems.
• Participate in Lean Office events focused on system optimization and data accessibility.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Power Automate

SQL

Python

Data modeling

KPI design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Data Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Power Automate

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

What will you do?

You will support the deployment, governance, and adoption of the Performance System E2E (end-to-end) through Continuous Improvement application. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting end-to-end data diagnostics across operational processes using digital Lean tools, database queries, and performance analytics to identify bottlenecks, waste, and deviations.
• Developing and maintaining automated data pipelines using Power Automate, APIs, SQL queries, or cloud connectors to ensure reliable and real-time data availability.
• Building and enhancing dashboards in Power BI or Tableau to track operational KPIs such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE, and throughput.
• Executing root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Ishikawa) supported by evidence gathered through data analytics.
• Supporting CI and digitalization initiatives, including the creation of automated alerts, workflow automations, and standard reporting systems that improve process visibility and decision-making.
• Participating in Lean Office events focused on system optimization, reduction of manual work, improvement of data accessibility, and enhancement of performance monitoring.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

Success in this role requires analytical capability, digital literacy, curiosity, and a strong foundation in both Continuous Improvement and data systems.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven Continuous Improvement.
• Experience working with data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel), including relationships, data modeling, and KPI design.
• Exposure to Power Automate, SQL, Python, or similar tools to support process automation and data transformation.
• Ability to understand and map digital process flows, system connections, and data sources across the value chain.

What qualifications will make you successful in this role?

• ACTIVE student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Data Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience or coursework in data analysis, automation, programming, or visualization tools.
• Demonstrated participation in improvement or digitalization projects that generated measurable impact.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interest in Continuous Improvement, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Graduating in December 2027 or later

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It's more than just pay and benefits, it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our [Career Page](https://se.com/careers).

• Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

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.

• €40 billion global revenue
• +9% organic growth
• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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](https://www.se.com/ww/en/about-us/ethics-compliance/trust-charter.jsp) 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.