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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Material Productivity Intern

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 5
Internship · Winter 2027, Spring 2027Champforgeuil, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing studies at an engineering school or a specialized master's program in Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Performance/Operational Excellence, or Technical Purchasing or Industrial Supply Chain with strong technical interest.
  • Knowledge of industrial processes, data analysis, and continuous improvement tools is desirable.
  • Proficiency with SAP, Creo, and Microsoft Office 365 is required.
  • English proficiency at B2 level is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze material costs and identify key optimization opportunities.
  • Lead cost-reduction projects in collaboration with Production, Industrialization, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Study and propose process modifications to reduce raw-material consumption while maintaining expected quality levels.
  • Identify, evaluate, and test alternative materials or components with a better cost/performance ratio.
  • Help identify and qualify alternative suppliers with the Purchasing and Quality teams.
  • Conduct technical and economic analyses to measure the impact and profitability of proposed solutions.
  • Build and monitor project performance indicators, including material savings, avoided costs, and return on investment.
  • Support implementation of selected solutions and monitor the results.
  • Contribute to the site's continuous-improvement approach by proposing new opportunities for savings.

Desired Qualifications

  • A first knowledge of industrial processes, data analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
  • English proficiency at B2 level.

About the Company

Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Founded
1836

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