Engineering Operations Undergraduate Programme - 6 Months in Industry 2026

Role Title: Engineering Operations Intern

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Are you studying for a qualification in Engineering with specialisation in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, Energy, Computer Science, Networking or other STEM-related profession?

If so, Schneider Electric Ireland is pleased to offer a number of Undergraduate Opportunities where you will get real-world engineering exposure in industry, working with some of our largest customers.

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, endpoint to cloud connecting products, controls, software, and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure, and industries.

Role Misson:

Working as part of the Schneider Electric Ireland Operations Team, you will gain exposure to one or more areas of our engineering operations team. At Schneider Electric, we support all industry segments including Data Centres, pharmaceutical & life sciences, Commercial buildings, renewables and utilities.

The objective of our Undergraduate Programme is to give you an opportunity to experience the energy sector while undertaking real engineering work as part of a team. If you join us, you will grow professionally, develop key engineering & teamwork skills and actively contribute to real engineering projects. You could also finish up with a full-time position on our Graduate Development Programme or a further Undergraduate offer.

Key Opportunities and Responsibilities:

In the Digital Power team, you will work on data centre, pharmaceutical & life sciences customer sites to deploy Power Monitoring, Control and Automation software solutions.
In the Digital Buildings team, you will work on commercial buildings, pharmaceutical & life sciences customer sites to deploy Building Management solutions.
In the Power Systems team, you will gain exposure to Medium Voltage and Low Voltage power distribution projects helping customers to safely and efficiently manage power distribution at scale
In the Secure Power team, you will gain exposure to critical power and cooling technologies for Data Centre customers.

What we are looking for:

You should be working towards a Degree in Engineering or a related field
You must enjoy working as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills combined with the ability to learn quickly
Flexibility regarding work location (willingness to travel to site & a full clean driving licence is an advantage)
Access to personal transport is a distinct advantage as work location can change daily - We do reimburse all travel-related expenses
Experience with MS Office

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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Engineering Operations Intern

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