Schneider Electric
Electrical & Embedded Systems Co-op
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Schneider Electric's Secure Power and Data Center Division
Schneider Electric's Secure Power and Data Center Division is driving the next generation of power and infrastructure solutions for AI, cloud computing, and hyperscale data centers. As AI workloads continue to grow, intelligent power distribution, digital power conversion, and real-time infrastructure monitoring have become critical technologies enabling reliable and efficient operation of modern data centers.
As an Electrical & Embedded Systems Co-op, you will join a multidisciplinary R&D team developing intelligent Rack Power Distribution Units (rPDUs), high-density power shelves, and advanced embedded control systems for AI infrastructure. This role provides hands-on experience working at the intersection of power electronics, embedded systems and edge AI development.
Duration: January 2027-July 2027
What will you do?
As a member of our cross-functional R&D team, you will:
- Collaborate with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and test engineers to develop intelligent rack PDUs and high-density power shelves for AI data centers.
- Support embedded hardware bring-up, board debugging, and system integration activities.
- Develop and validate embedded software, device drivers, and communication interfaces using C and Python.
- Assist in implementing digital control algorithms for advanced power converters and power management systems.
- Explore embedded AI applications for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and intelligent power monitoring.
- Work with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, and Ethernet.
- Perform laboratory testing, system validation, and performance characterization of hardware and firmware.
- Support schematic review, PCB development, technical documentation, and product lifecycle management activities using Cadence and PDM tools.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
Required qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of embedded systems fundamentals.
- Proficiency in C programming.
- Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or data analysis.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded processors, and real-time systems.
- Knowledge of common communication protocols including UART, SPI, and I²C.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Located and able to work in Andover, MA.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.
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Preferred qualifications
- Understanding of power electronics, switched-mode power supplies and digital power control concepts.
- Experience with STM32, TI C2000 embedded MCU platforms.
- Exposure to machine learning, edge AI, TinyML, data analytics, or predictive maintenance applications.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and automated software testing.
- Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB development tools such as Cadence.
- Experience with AI model deployment on embedded devices is a plus.
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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $23.00-$35.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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