Electrical Engineering Lab Intern

Schneider Electric has a new opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Lab Intern, 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 testing 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.

• 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 suite 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.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related engineering field. Master’s or PhD degree or candidate is a plus.
• Firmware experience 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, IA for Summer 2026, with the option to extend part time through Fall 2026.

Sponsorship:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B, OPT, CPT), relocation, or visa support to work in the United States now or in the future.

This position will be posted until filled.

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