Process Control Co-Op

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Winter 2026 Process Control Co-Op in our Richfield, Ohio location.

This co-op will provide the opportunity to gain exposure to project engineering and field service world with real-life initiatives, projects and resume boosting experience within a Fortune 500 company.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives.

Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries.

From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.

Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

What will you do?

The selected candidate will collaborate with a team of engineers delivering projects and providing support for our process automation customers on Foxboro and Modicon systems.


* Under the mentorship and direction of senior engineers, the co-op will be part of a high-performance team solving problems for our customers and delivering solutions.


* Learn everyday working on process control and PLC control systems.

Troubleshooting, upgrading, set-up/configuring equipment and software, and building applications that will be delivered to our customers.

Learn to interpret design inputs like Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, IO lists, and control narratives.


* Collaborating with a senior engineer, build and configure Human Machine Interface screens for operator control/effectiveness based on the design inputs.


* Extensive involvement in testing systems for customers and resolving discrepancies.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?


* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.


* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


* Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced technical setting.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?


* Currently enrolled in a degree program studying Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of two years of completed coursework.


* Proficient in Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2022 environments.


* Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
+ Excel (data entry, formulas, basic charting)
+ Word (documentation and reporting)
+ Outlook (email and calendar management)


* Basic understanding of networking concepts and computer hardware/software troubleshooting.


* Programming & Controls experience is a plus including:
+ Exposure to process control systems and instrumentation
+ Fundamental knowledge of Foxboro Block Language, ladder logic, or similar control programming languages
+ Ability to read and interpret control logic dia...