Continuous Improvement Intern at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to assume the role of Continuous Improvement Intern in one of our US ETO locations for Spring 2025.

The qualified candidate will be working under the direction of the Front End Industrial Performance Leader to implement Lean improvement projects centered on project engineering that achieve the goals of our Schneider Production System (SPS). Please note, visa sponsorship or relocation will not be provided for this role, but we accept all student visas (CPT).

We are looking for a positive, confident, self-motivated, passionate individual with a strong desire to work in an exciting, fast-paced, team based collaborative design environment to help us develop next generation technologies to empower and connect our products to each other, and to our customers.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Project Engineering and other groups within the Middle Office to achieve the goals of the Schneider Performance System (SPS).
• Facilitate continuous improvement actions within the teams.
• Ensure improvement of efficiency/productivity via development of KPI tracking.
• Develop standard practices and digital tools
• Lead project deployment to NAM ETO Project Engineering teams.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Are actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Possess leadership qualities and the ability to facilitate conflicts.
• Are self-motivated and self-directed with a sense of urgency.
• Have a solid work ethic - honors responsibility and commitment.
• Have strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Possess excellent communication and team collaboration skills (English language).
• Possess proven ability to achieve results.
• Have exceptional leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Have the ability to set overall priorities and form action plans to implement and monitor for results.

What's in it for me?
• Exposure to cross-functional teams
• The ability to job shadow and grow your network across the organization
• Consideration for full-time internal opportunities post-graduation

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

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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.Schneider Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to assume the role of Continuous Improvement Intern in one of our US ETO locations for Spring 2025.

The qualified candidate will be working under the direction of the Front End Industrial Performance Leader to implement Lean improvement projects centered on project engineering that achieve the goals of our Schneider Production System (SPS). Please note, visa sponsorship or relocation will not be provided for this role, but we accept all student visas (CPT).

We are looking for a positive, confident, self-motivated, passionate individual with a strong desire to work in an exciting, fast-paced, team based collaborative design environment to help us develop next generation technologies to empower and connect our products to each other, and to our customers.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Project Engineering and other groups within the Middle Office to achieve the goals of the Schneider Performance System (SPS).
• Facilitate continuous improvement actions within the teams.
• Ensure improvement of efficiency/productivity via development of KPI tracking.
• Develop standard practices and digital tools
• Lead project deployment to NAM ETO Project Engineering teams.