Electrical Engineering Hardware Co-Op

Schneider Electric • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Schneider Electric has a new opportunity for a Electrical Engineering Hardware Co-Op, to join our team in June 2026, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This individual will be able to gain Fortune 500 experience working hands-on utilizing knowledge of electronics HW design and simulation systems or products to analyze design solutions. They will work to evaluate and test product design solutions in a lab environment, under the mentorship of senior engineers.

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field.
• Understanding of electronic circuits and circuit design.
• Basic understanding of EMC.
• Ability to discuss a circuit design project you have worked on and articulate responsibilities and role.
• Highly creative & inquisitive for design and system optimization.
• Strength of component & system analysis.
• Capable with electronics lab equipment for test and debug.
• Strong understanding of design for test & reliability in safety products.
• Use of statistical techniques for analyzing empirical data.
• Thermal modeling and understanding of magnetics desirable.
• Ability to work full-time based in Cedar Rapids, for 6-months starting June 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD degree or candidate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 other data, synthesizing data into technical communication for effective written and oral 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 from proof of concept through development.
• Contribute to development of user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Recognition for putting the customer first and embracing different perspectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees