Student Opportunities

It is an exciting time to join Schneider Electric. With a global presence and a commitment to growth, Schneider Electric is a world-class Global Fortune 500 leader in Electrical Distribution and Automation & Control, Schneider Electric provides comprehensive solutions that combine software, communication and services. We rank among the world leaders in medium and low voltage and Ultra Terminal distribution, secured power, building automation and security, industrial control and sensors for repetitive machines. Our lineup of market-leading global brands (including Square D, APC, Juno Lighting and many others) powerful local brands and specialist brands is unparalleled in terms of breadth, strategic fit and related high value-added services.

At Schneider Electric, career growth possibilities are extensive. Globally headquartered in Paris, France we have nearly 120,000 people working in more than 102 countries and we offer a broad range of domestic and international opportunities for recent graduates. Developing our people for their next professional step is a critical element of our strategy.

The Recruitment Process
Our RECRUITMENT PROCESS is designed to match the right candidates to the right jobs at the right time.  We offer a broad range of opportunities designed to provide the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career.  Our recruitment process allows both the candidate and the company to assess the job opportunity match based on the candidate’s experience and skills compared to the requirements of the position. 

Campus Recruiting
Schneider Electric recruits for entry-level positions by visiting a variety of campuses through out the year.  The campus recruitment process traditionally begins with attending your school’s career fair.  We will post our open positions with your career center and schedule on campus interviews.  If your interview is successful, you will likely be asked to attend an on site second round interview at one of our business locations.  Each interview is designed to give you more information about our company and job requirements.  Our recruiters use behavioral based interviewing questions to best assess your experiences and skills to the requirements of the position.  This is also your opportunity to become more familiar with Schneider Electric and our company culture.

The Interview
There are many ways for you to prepare yourself for a successful interview.  First and foremost, you will want to familiarize yourself with the requirements of the position.  It is important to reflect on how your experiences, accomplishments and skills will enable you to be successful in this role with Schneider Electric.  Be prepared to demonstrate examples of your experiences, accomplishments and skills to us in a clear and meaningful way.Click here to see if Schneider Electric will be visiting your campus.