Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Schneider Electric; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric's Andover, MA facility invites a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op for Jan–July 2027 to join a cross-functional product development team focused on power protection solutions. You will help design, test, and iterate sheet metal and plastic enclosures, IT racks, and subassemblies.

You will gain experience with 3D modeling in CREO, PDM workflows, and design for manufacturing and sustainability, while learning Agile development and supporting transition to mass production.

Qualifications

• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with 3D modeling (CREO preferred).
• Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM).
• Exposure to Design for Manufacturing and Sustainability.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to design, manufacturing, and assembly processes to produce high value product designs.
• Get an introduction to Agile product development cycle.
• Learn how FEA, CFD, and DFM/DFA tools are used during the product development process.
• Gain experience with sustainable materials, components and processes to optimize carbon footprint.
• Support design verification testing, fabrication tooling and transition to mass production.
• Interact with suppliers, subcontractors, and Schneider Electric teams to plan production requirements.
• Support material documentation, component drawings, BOM and Change order tasks.

Skills

3D modeling CREO

PDM familiarity

DFM & sustainability exposure

Hand tools

Education

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for aJanuary 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-Op at ourAndover, MA facility. You would be a member of the Secure Power Division which provides "certainty of power" to the digital world, under the "APC" Brand.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our 144,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

Duration: January 2027-July 2027

What will you do?

This Mechanical Engineering Co-Op will be joining a cross functional product development team responsible for creating high value power protection solutions for customers worldwide. You will work with other engineers to identify and address customer requirements related to design, installation, maintenance, and replacement of products. You will be involved in all phases of product development from feasibility through mass production of sheet metal and plastic product enclosures, IT racks, subassemblies, cables, heatsinks, cooling and packaging solutions.

• Apply your knowledge and gain experience with part design, manufacturing, and assembly processes to produce high value world class product designs.
• Get an introduction to Agile product development cycle.
• Learn how FEA, CFD, and DFM/DFA tools are used during the product development process.
• Gain experience with sustainable materials, components and processes to optimize carbon footprint.
• Support design verification testing, fabrication tooling and transition to mass production.
• Interact with suppliers, subcontractors, and Schneider Electric industrialization teams to plan and support production requirements.
• Support material documentation, component drawings, BOM and Change order tasks.

Technologies We Use:

3D modeling/PDM (CREO), CFD, Coreldraw, 3D printing

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with 3D modeling (CREO preferred)
• Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM)
• Exposure to Design for Manufacturing and Sustainability
• Comfortable using basic hand tools
• Local to Andover, MA and able to work full-time in person from (January-July 2027)this internship does not provide relocation support
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

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