Quality Assurance Internship

Schneider Electric; Nebraska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Lincoln, Nebraska invites talented students to join as a Quality Engineer Intern for Fall/Winter 2026. This part-time, onsite role offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing quality, continuous improvement, and core QA fundamentals on the production floor.

You will collaborate with Quality Engineers and manufacturing teams to identify opportunities, conduct root-cause analyses, and support PPAP activities and quality reporting, while gaining practical experience in PFMEA,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• Interest in manufacturing, quality, continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to engage with employees across levels on the shop floor.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing quality initiatives on the production floor.
• Assist with problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and quality fundamentals.
• Develop and implement PFMEAs, process control plans, and error-proofing options.
• Support quality reviews, PPAP activities, and monthly quality reporting.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, manufacturing staff, and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering

Tools

8D

5 Why

Fishbone

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Control Plans

Gage R&R

Job description

Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer Intern at our Lincoln, Nebraska location for the Fall/Winter 2026 semester. This is a part-time, onsite opportunity, so the ideal candidate will be located in the local area. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance will be provided for this role.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services help customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment.

What will you do?

As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing quality, continuous improvement, and quality fundamentals on the production floor. You will work closely with Quality Engineers and manufacturing teams to identify opportunities, support problem solving, and help maintain quality standards.

• Support Quality Engineers with problem‑solving activities related to internal and external customer concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement projects and the deployment of Quality Fundamentals within production.
• Assist with the development and implementation of PFMEAs, process control plans, and error‑proofing opportunities such as Poka‑Yoke and Jidoka.
• Support the review and effectiveness of quality controls and follow up on improvement actions.
• Assist with capability studies and Gage R&R studies.
• Support tooling and process recommendations to improve product and process inspections.
• Assist with PPAP activities, including organizing FAIRs and 3Fs, in partnership with sister plants.
• Support monthly quality reporting, including Cost of Poor Quality and Red Tag reporting.
• Work closely with Quality Engineers, manufacturing hourly and salaried employees, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Participate in production floor walkthroughs and Gemba activities to identify process abnormalities, gaps to standards, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support Layered Process Audits (LPAs) and Quality Fundamentals self‑assessments.

Training & Development

You will receive hands‑on training and guidance from the Quality Engineering team while learning how quality tools and processes are applied in a manufacturing environment. Depending on business needs and your level of experience, you may also have opportunities to support:

• Stop Work processes
• Poka‑Yoke validation
• First‑part approval processes
• Check‑Do‑Check processes
• Non‑conformance management
• Rework processes
• Layered Process Audits (LPAs)
• Quality Fundamentals and continuous improvement activities

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in manufacturing, quality, continuous improvement, and problem solving.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work with data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and interact with employees across different levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience with manufacturing, quality, engineering projects, or continuous improvement is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Cause-and-Effect, Six Sigma, PFMEA, Control Plans, or Gage R&R is a plus, but not required. Training will be provided.

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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.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $23 to $27.50 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.

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IMPACT is also your invitation to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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