Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern

Schneider Electric; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Franklin, TN is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern position focused on entry-level mechanical engineering activities for Medium Voltage Equipment design. You will join the medium-voltage model control center and switch gear design team to support new product development and product evolution.

The role includes assisting with CAD design, prototype building, organizing and documenting design work, and shadowing experienced engineers in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior level status in related Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering degree program, graduating August 2026 or later.
• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills including listening and soliciting input from others.
• Basic ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic organizational skills including ability to handle multiple demands and assignments and prioritize tasks.
• Familiar with CAD 2D/3D and CAD management systems is a plus.
• Local to the Franklin/Nashville or Smyrna, TN area; relocation assistance is not available.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist other experienced engineers and designers with CAD design activities.
• Support prototyping building activities at the model assembly shop.
• Help organize design engineering documentation.
• Help create engineering documentation in our engineering repository system for projects in progress.
• Shadow experienced engineers & designers in day-to-day work activities.

Skills

CAD design

Teamwork

MS Office

Documentation

Communication

Org skills

Education

Mech/Mechatronics major

Tools

CAD software

CAD management systems

Job description

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Summer 2027Mechanical Engineer Intern in Franklin, TN. This position will be responsible for performing entry-level mechanical engineering activities associated with design of Medium Voltage Equipment for new product development and current product evolution. This intern will be a part of the medium-voltage model control center and switch gear design engineering team.

What will you do?

• Assist other experience engineers and designers with CAD design activities.
• Support prototyping building activities at the model assembly shop.
• Help organize design engineering documentation.
• Help create engineering documentation in our engineering repository system for projects in progress.
• Shadow experienced engineers & designers in day-to-day work activities.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior level status in related Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering degree program, graduating August 2026 or later
• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, listen effectively, and solicit input from others, work well in a team environment.
• Basic ability to use Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to manage resource procurement and utilization.
• Familiar with CAD 2D/3D & CAD management systems is a plus.
• Local to the Franklin/Nashville or Smyrna, TN area; relocation assistance is not available for this position
• 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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