Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

Job Description:

Territorial Acknowledgement

Schneider Electric Victoria acknowledges that our people are privileged to live and work in the traditional territories of the Lkwungen, Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. Schneider Electric endeavors to continue to work with Indigenous First Nations to respectfully acknowledge history and mutual goals for prosperity.

Company Values and Vision

Globally, Schneider Electric was ranked as the world's most sustainable corporation in 2021. Locally, we manufacture products that enable industries to realize their decarbonization objectives, making the world a better place to live. Schneider Electric strives to be a company that is driven by meaningful purpose and continuously creates an inclusive working environment. We want to be the most diverse, inclusive and equitable company - globally.

If you think this is corporate lip service, check out our Diversity and Inclusion webpage. Our aim is to enable empowered, happy employees because we feel this unlocks creativity, curiosity, and innovation. By joining Schneider Electric, your career possibilities are diverse with opportunities locally and globally, spanning the full spectrum of technical domains.

Description of the Position

The Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented co-op student to support production and improvement initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will assist in enhancing manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, and process performance through the application of engineering principles and data-driven problem solving.

You will work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to support process design, analyze production workflows, and contribute to maintenance strategies. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing systems, continuous improvement practices, and technical problem solving in a structured, supportive environment.

What do you get to do in this position?

Support process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality

Assist in analyzing manufacturing workflows to identify opportunities for optimization

Contribute to the design and documentation of manufacturing processes and procedures

Provide support for drafting and revising work instructions

Participate in capacity planning, line balancing, ergonomics assessments, and process layout improvements

Support implementation of manufacturing systems and technical solutions

Assist with development and maintenance of preventive maintenance programs

Compile and analyze production and maintenance data to support decision-making

Ensure adherence to operational, safety, and quality standards

Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on improvement projects

(External) English Qualifications:

What qualifications will make you successful?

This job might be for you if you:

Are pursuing a degree or diploma in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or related engineering field

Have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles

Are interested in process improvement, production optimization, and maintenance practices

Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Are comfortable working with data and technical documentation

Have good communication and collaboration skills

Are detail-oriented and able to follow structured processes and guidelines

Have experience with Microsoft Excel or other data analysis tools (preferred)

Have exposure to CAD, ERP systems, 3D printing or manufacturing software (an asset)

Are eager to learn and work in a team-oriented, hands-on environment

What's in it for you?

The base pay compensation for this full-time position is starting at CAD21.00 per hour for candidates who are B.C. residents. Schneider Electric also offers our employees on fixed-term employment holidays and paid time off.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.