Electrical Engineering Co-op

Schneider Electric; Richmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation in residential energy solutions. As an Electrical Engineering Co-op, you will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge energy products, including solar inverters and EV chargers. This position offers the opportunity to engage in hands-on design and testing, collaborating with a talented team to create intelligent energy solutions that empower users and contribute positively to climate change. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical design for prototypes and production.

Responsibilities

• Support design from initial concept to final production release.
• Build prototypes and perform electrical tests to optimize designs.

Skills

Electrical Design

Prototype Development

Data Analysis

Collaboration with Engineers

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PADS

OrCAD

Job description

At Schneider Electric, sustainability is at the core of our purpose, culture, and business.

Come join our team and help us build a portfolio of residential energy products including solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, smart electrical panels, connected outlets and smart lighting solutions! Let’s create an eco-system together that makes our homes fully electric, way more intelligent, gives users greater control of their energy usage, and instead of contributing to climate change – helps fix it!

We are hiring an Electrical Engineering Co-op to support Residential Energy Product Development within the Schneider Electric Prosumer NAM Hub Team in Richmond, BC, Canada. Must be available for 8 months minimum.

What will you do?

• Support design throughout the engineering process from initial concept to final production release.
• Design electrical hardware through creation of single line diagrams, circuit diagrams, cable harnesses, and component selection.
• Build prototypes, develop test plans, perform, and support electrical tests (EMI/EMC, DVT, board bring up), and analyze data to optimize the designs for performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Support PCB layout and collaborate with mechanical and firmware engineers to successfully develop and validate the design.
• Support the installation and maintenance of electrical prototypes.
• Support quality team for various reliability analyses (DMA, MTBF, THB, critical component).

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students) with a preference for those with past product design experience.
• Foundational detailed design sense in support of PCBA layout in PADS and/or OrCAD (or similar tools).
• Experience in electrical design for prototype and high-volume production.
• Familiarity with design for regulatory compliance (such as UL), as well as NEC, is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with AC Systems (Split phase 240V, 60Hz) and low voltage DC systems.
• Experience in BOM creation and DVT processes is preferred.

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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