Electrical Engineering Hardware Co-Op

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 gain Fortune 500 experience working hands‑on utilizing knowledge of electronic hardware design and simulation systems or products to analyze design solutions. They will evaluate and test product design solutions in a lab environment under the mentorship of senior চোখ engineers.

• Work with the 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 methods and acceptance criteria.
• Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical communication for effective written and oral presentation.
• Manage the product definition file: schematic capture, PCB & PCBA creation, BOM creation, and development of other specifications. Experience with the Cadence tool suite is preferred.
• Develop, debug, analyze, and conduct root‑cause analysis for HW and embedded systems from proof‑of‑concept through development.
• Contribute to the creation of user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field. A master’s or PhD degree or candidate status is a plus.
• 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 and inquisitive for design and system optimization. Strength in 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 to analyze empirical data. Thermal modeling and understanding of magnetics desirable.
• Ability to work full‑time based in Cedar Rapids for 6=" months starting June 2026.

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.

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 worldwide for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for the company.

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