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Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

CompanySchneider Electric
LocationMechanicsburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, and productivity within a manufacturing environment. They will analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process optimizations.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
89199
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems—enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies. www.se.com Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectric https://www.x.com/SchneiderElec https://www.x.com/SE_Careers https://www.instagram.com/schneiderelectric https://www.youtube.com/schneiderelectric https://www.tiktok.com/@schneiderelectric_global
About the Role

Kick-start your career in Continuous Improvement Engineering with a hands-on internship at our Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania facility during Summer 2027. This fully onsite opportunity is designed for students eager to develop their problem-solving, analytical, and process improvement skills in a manufacturing environment. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and operations leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to projects that drive operational excellence. No visa sponsorship or relocation will be provided for this role.

What will you do:

  • Support continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across plant operations
  • Analyze operational data and processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
  • Assist with implementing Lean Manufacturing and process optimization initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve operational performance
  • Contribute to projects involving process documentation, standard work development, and performance tracking

What qualifications will make you successful:

  • Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in process improvement and operational excellence
  • Ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work across multiple functions
  • Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What's in it for me:

  • Real-world experience that builds practical skills and strengthens your resume
  • Mentorship from logistics professionals who care about your success
  • Exposure to diverse supply chain operations and industry best practices
  • A welcoming, collaborative environment that encourages questions and growth
  • Clear insight into potential career paths within logistics and supply chain

This is more than an internship — it's your launchpad into logistics. Apply today!

#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 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.

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.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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

 

 

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

 

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.

Key Skills
Continuous improvementIndustrial engineeringManufacturing engineeringMechanical engineeringLogistics engineeringProblem-solvingAnalytical skillsLean manufacturingProcess optimizationData analysisProcess documentationStandard work developmentPerformance trackingCommunicationTeamworkOrganizational skills
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingLogisticsEnergy
Benefits
MentorshipProfessional developmentLearning platformsVolunteer leaveInclusive workplace