Electronics Hardware Engineer Co-Op: Power & Prototyping

Schneider Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career development

Global opportunities

Total Rewards

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer Co-Op for a 6‑month program starting January 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in electronics design, simulation, and test in a lab environment, mentored by senior engineers with extensive experience.

The role involves designing, testing, and validating hardware for power distribution and protection, updating schematics, prototyping, and conducting test plans.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Fundamental understanding of electronic circuits and circuit design.
• Ability to discuss a project you have worked on and articulate responsibilities.
• Experience with SPICE tools, PCB design software, and MS365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and validating electronic hardware solutions for power distribution and circuit protection products.
• Modify schematics, layout and other design documents.
• Help with prototype builds for testing.
• Write and implement test plans, including test instructions and acceptance criteria.
• Interpret test results and other data.
• Conduct root cause analysis for electronic hardware systems.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Present project summaries to internal experts.

Skills

Electronic circuits understanding

Project discussion capability

Written and oral communication

Lab equipment interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPICE tools

PCB design suites

MS365

Job description

Schneider Electric in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer Co-Op for a 6‑month program starting January 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in electronics design, simulation, and test in a lab environment, mentored by senior engineers with extensive experience.

The role involves designing, testing, and validating hardware for power distribution and protection, updating schematics, prototyping, and conducting test plans.