Join Schneider Electric as an ELE Hardware Engineer Co-Op in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to gain hands-on experience in electronics HW design and simulation.
Your Role:
Key responsibilities include:
• Work with HW lead to develop and analyze solutions and perform competitive analysis.
• Present and communicate project summaries to internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate the generation of prototypes for testing.
• Implement verification and validation test plans including test method and acceptance criteria.
• Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical communication for effective presentation.
• Work with the product definition file: Schematic Capture, PCB & PCBA creation, BOM creation, and development of other specifications.
• Gain experience developing, debugging, analyzing, and root cause analysis for HW and embedded systems.
• Contribute to the development of user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.
About You:
Candidates should have:
• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; Master’s or PhD is a plus.
• Understanding of electronic circuits and circuit design.
• Basic understanding of EMC.
• Ability to discuss a circuit design project and articulate responsibilities and role.
• Highly creative and inquisitive for design and system optimization.
• Capable with electronics lab equipment for test and debug.
• Strong understanding of design for test and reliability in safety products.
• Use of statistical techniques for analyzing empirical data.
• Thermal modeling and understanding of magnetics desirable.
• Ability to work full-time in Cedar Rapids for 6 months starting January 2026.
Compensation & Benefits:
Schneider Electric offers a competitive internship package, including hands-on experience in a Fortune 500 company, mentorship from senior engineers, and an inclusive culture that values diversity.
Training & Development:
The role provides mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to work on real-world projects, enhancing professional development in electronics HW design.
Career Progression:
This co-op position offers valuable experience that can lead to future opportunities within Schneider Electric or in the broader electronics engineering field.
How to Apply:
Submit an online application to be considered for this position. The job will remain open until filled.
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
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