Schneider Electric is looking for a Firmware Engineer Intern or Co-Op to join our team in Summer 2025, based in Raleigh, NC or Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We are looking for a positive, self-motivated, passionate individual with a strong desire to work in an exciting, fast-paced design environment to help us develop next generation technologies. This individual will be able to grow with Fortune 500 experience, and work in the following areas:
What will you do?
- Expand and modify existing firmware to meet design requirements
- Perform development (coding and/or testing) of a part of an embedded software solution whose specification and architecture are defined.
- Participate in firmware design reviews with peers to gain knowledge on the best practices.
- Work with the formal verification team to define, document, analyze, perform and interpret developmental tests for new and/or modified products.
- Firmware development using Integrated Development Environment (IDEs).
- Facilitate the generation of prototypes for testing.
- Contribute to 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.
- Capable with developing, debugging, analyzing and root cause analysis for HW and imbedded systems from proof of concept through development.
- Contribute to development of user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.
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What qualifications will make you successful?
- Working towards a Bachelor's, Masters or PhD degree in electrical engineering or software engineering, Computer Science or related engineering field.
- Basic understanding of EMC.
- Experience working in new software development, embedded firmware design implementation.
- Experience in digital signal processing is a plus.Experience coding with C Language for microcontrollers applications, MatLab, SQL.
- Desired analysis skills: 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 is desirable.
- Willingness to work in a process driven environment using formalized documentation and approval management.
- Ability to discuss a new software product development success as a team member and be able to articulate your role.
- LabView programming experience is a plus.
- Experience with wireless communications technologies and protocols such as Bluetooth and Zigbee is a plus.
- Able to work either a part-time internship or full-time Co-Op for Summer/Fall 2025 on-site in Raleigh, NC or Cedar Rapids, IA. Please note, this position does not provide funding for relocation.
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Why us?
At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.
We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.
We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.
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