Summer 2027 Continuous Improvement Intern

Schneider Electric Corp; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Coursera learning platform access

Volunteer leave

Military leave benefits

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp in Fairfield, OH offers a Continuous Improvement Intern role embedded with manufacturing teams to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity improvements.

You will collaborate with operators, supervisors, and engineers to map processes, conduct time studies, perform root-cause analysis, and develop Excel-based trackers and dashboards for sustainment of gains on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma fundamentals.
• 5S and Visual Management.
• Time Study and Cycle-Time Analysis.
• Value Stream Mapping.
• Standardized Work.
• Line Balancing / Yamazumi.
• Root Cause Analysis / 5-Why.
• Kaizen / PDCA / DMAIC.
• Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• AutoCAD or basic layout-development experience.
• Manufacturing ergonomics.
• Process mapping.
• Data analysis and visualization.
• Ability to work in Fairfield, OH for the duration.
• Authorized to work in United States; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Support Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing projects across production areas.
• Conduct time studies and cycle-time analysis to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, excess motion, waiting, transportation, and WIP.
• Participate in and support Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Support implementation and sustainability of 5S and visual management.
• Develop and maintain: Standard Work, Work instructions, Process maps, Standard Work Combination Sheets, Visual management boards, Improvement trackers.
• Support one-piece flow and production line balancing.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping to document current-state and future-state processes.
• Use Pareto analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and other root-cause analysis tools to solve manufacturing problems.
• Collect and analyze data related to cycle time, throughput, downtime, labor utilization, defects, WIP, productivity, and efficiency.
• Develop Excel-based trackers, dashboards, charts, and reports for improvement projects.
• Assist with workstation layout and ergonomic improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow and point-of-use material presentation.
• Work with operators and supervisors to test improvement ideas on the shop floor.
• Measure results before and after improvements to demonstrate the impact.
• Support implementation and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Help sustain improvements through audits, standardization, operator training, and visual controls.
• Present project progress and improvement results to manufacturing and operations leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma fundamentals

5S and Visual Management

Time Study and Cycle-Time Analysis

Value Stream Mapping

Standardized Work

Line Balancing / Yamazumi

Root Cause Analysis / 5-Why

Kaizen / PDCA / DMAIC

Microsoft Excel and Power BI

AutoCAD or basic layout-development

Manufacturing ergonomics

Process mapping

Data analysis and visualization

Ability to work in Fairfield, OH

Authorized to work in United States

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Intern supports the manufacturing and operations teams in identifying and implementing improvements related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.

The intern works closely with production operators, supervisors, manufacturing engineers, quality, maintenance, and other support functions to analyze current processes, eliminate waste, improve flow, and establish sustainable standard work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing projects across production areas.
• Conduct time studies and cycle-time analysis to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, excess motion, waiting, transportation, and WIP.
• Participate in and support Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Support implementation and sustainability of 5S and visual management.
• Develop and maintain:
  • Standard Work
  • Work instructions
  • Process maps
  • Standard Work Combination Sheets
  • Visual management boards
  • Improvement trackers
• Support one-piece flow and production line balancing initiatives.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to document current-state and future-state processes.
• Use Pareto analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and other root-cause analysis tools to solve manufacturing problems.
• Collect and analyze data related to cycle time, throughput, downtime, labor utilization, defects, WIP, productivity, and efficiency.
• Develop Excel-based trackers, dashboards, charts, and reports for improvement projects.
• Assist with workstation layout and ergonomic improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow and point-of-use material presentation.
• Work with operators and supervisors to test improvement ideas on the shop floor.
• Measure results before and after improvements to demonstrate the impact.
• Support implementation and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Help sustain improvements through audits, standardization, operator training, and visual controls.
• Present project progress and improvement results to manufacturing and operations leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Porduction, or Electrical Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma fundamentals
• 5S and Visual Management
• Time Study and Cycle-Time Analysis
• Value Stream Mapping
• Standardized Work
• Line Balancing / Yamazumi
• Root Cause Analysis / 5-Why
• Kaizen / PDCA / DMAIC
• Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• AutoCAD or basic layout-development experience
• Manufacturing ergonomics
• Process mapping
• Data analysis and visualization
• Ability to work in Fairfield, OH for the duration of the internship
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

#SECareers

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 $23.00-$35.50 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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

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

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call 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.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.