Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Recognition programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 at our Mount Juliet, TN facility. You will join the CPD team supporting Medium Voltage products, learn 3F evaluations, and participate in labor analysis to drive improvements.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, a passion for continuous improvement, strong analytical skills, and comfort working on-site with production teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Interest in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes, quality methods, and engineering best practices.
• On-site availability at the Mount Juliet manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Customer Product Deployment (CPD) Team supporting Medium Voltage products.
• Participate in 3F activities (Form, Fit, and Function evaluations) for new products and changes.
• Conduct video time studies and process observations to identify improvements and support labor analysis.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, work instructions, and standardized work documentation.
• Assist with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) qualifications and validation activities.
• Support special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

AutoCAD

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $22 - $27 per hour. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime pay and recognition programs.

The compensation rate for this position is for candidates located within the United States. Individual pay is determined by several factors including knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 22- USD 27 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Join our diverse, dynamic and innovative team at Schneider Electric, a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions in the sustainability industry. We are seeking talented individuals with an engineering background who are passionate about transitioning into sales and eager to learn sales strategies while working with a growing team within our Digital Power business unit.

Schneider Electric is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 in our Mount Juliet location.

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What do you get to do in this position?

• Be part of the Customer Product Deployment (CPD) Team supporting Medium Voltage products.
• Participate in 3F activities (Form, Fit, and Function evaluations) to support new product introductions and product changes.
• Conduct video time studies and process observations to identify improvement opportunities and support labor analysis.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, work instructions, and standardized work documentation.
• Assist with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) qualifications and validation activities.
• Support special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• You have interest in manufacturing operations.
• You have a passion for continuous improvement, problem-solving, and process optimization.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and interacting with production associates.
• You possess strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis tools.
• You have strong communication skills and can effectively work with cross-functional teams.
• You are willing to learn manufacturing processes, quality methodologies, and engineering best practices.
• You take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You are curious, data-driven, and motivated to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with time studies, process mapping, statistical analysis, Minitab, Power BI, AutoCAD, or ERP systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, or other quality tools is preferred but not required.
• You can work on-site at the manufacturing facility.

At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

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