Lean Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Schneider Electric; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Lincoln, NE is seeking an motivated Industrial Engineering Intern for Fall 2026 to support Lean Manufacturing improvements under the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You will research, design, and implement equipment, simplify components, investigate processes, and help deploy Schneider Production Standards with a focus on reducing downtime and improving safety and quality. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills (English).
• Leadership and conflict facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and implement manufacturing equipment (fixtures, tools, machines).
• Product/component simplification and standardization including analysis of existing components, research on alternatives and design of new component layouts.
• Investigate, evaluate, document, and optimize existing manufacturing processes.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering department on implementing Schneider Production Standards to establish, maintain, and enhance production equipment and processes with a focus on reducing downtime, improving quality, continuous improvement, and safety.
• Participate in deploying Lean methodologies to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Develop standardized work instructions to support Standard Time coordination.
• Participate in Smart Factory initiatives including preparation and deployment of smart tools.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Schneider Electric in Lincoln, NE is seeking an motivated Industrial Engineering Intern for Fall 2026 to support Lean Manufacturing improvements under the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You will research, design, and implement equipment, simplify components, investigate processes, and help deploy Schneider Production Standards with a focus on reducing downtime and improving safety and quality. Visa sponsorship is not provided.