ELE Hardware Engineer Co-Op (June 2025) at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has a new opportunity for a ELE Hardware Engineer Co-Op, to join our team in Summer 2025, 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.

What will you do?

• 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.


• Be capable of implementing verification and validation test plans including test method and acceptance criteria.


• Interpretation of test results and other data. Ability to synthesize 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. Experience with Cadence tool suit preferred.


• 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.

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field. Master's or PhD degree or candidate is a plus.


• Understanding of electronic circuits and circuit design


• Basic understanding of EMC.


• Ability to discuss a circuit design project you have worked and be able to 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 May or June 2025

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We're recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.

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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.

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What will you do?

• 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.


• Be capable of implementing verification and validation test plans including test method and acceptance criteria.


• Interpretation of test results and other data. Ability to synthesize 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. Experience with Cadence tool suit preferred.


• 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.

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field. Master's or PhD degree or candidate is a plus.


• Understanding of electronic circuits and circuit design


• Basic understanding of EMC.


• Ability to discuss a circuit design project you have worked and be able to 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 May or June 2025