Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Schneider Electric's Global Supply Chain team has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to assume the role of Manufacturing Engineer Intern in our Smyrna, TN location, for the Summer. This will be a full -time on-site position. No visa sponsorship or relocation will be provided for this role.

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support the Manufacturing Engineering Lead. This role provides hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment management, process documentation, and continuous improvement within a high‑volume production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in root cause analysis for issues arising during shutdown or transfer preparation.
• Identify and recommend improvements for efficiency, ergonomics, and layout during decommissioning stages.
• Support 5S activities in areas undergoing equipment removal.
• Support the documentation of process changes, decommissioning steps, and line‑shutdown procedures.
• Track and report status of ramp‑down milestones, including equipment availability, tooling readiness, and inventory levels.
• Help catalog and verify all equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gages slated for transfer.
• Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, and receiving teams to prepare assets for shipment (tagging, cleaning, crating, and documentation).
• Update asset databases, equipment lists, and plant layout drawings to reflect removed or relocated items.
• Support creation of equipment run‑off / buy‑off documentation prior to release.
• Update standard work, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and control plans affected by the ramp‑down.
• Assist with capturing photos, drawings, and technical notes needed for future re-start or knowledge transfer.
• Support creation of transfer packages including equipment manuals, settings, torque values, and calibration information.

This job might be for you if:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with on‑floor activities.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and basic CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) preferred.
• Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail.

What you will learn:

• Asset lifecycle management and equipment transfer best practices.
• Exposure to PFMEA, control plans, and industrial engineering documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and plant operations.
• Project coordination, cross‑functional teamwork, and technical reporting

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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Client-provided location(s): Antioch, TN

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/110590?lang=en-us

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-03-05T19:00:28