Manufacturing Internships
Manufacturing internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience on the shop floor and in process improvement, mentorship from working engineers and production managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals are actively listed, with Tesla, Precision CastParts, and Sanmina among the employers posting roles now.
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Kickstart your career with a hands-on internship focused on Manufacturing Process Documentation and Continuous Improvement on-site in Tualatin, Oregon. You'll gain practical experience supporting production operations, partnering with cross-functional teams, and developing technical documentation that helps drive efficiency, quality, and standardization across the manufacturing plant. This role offers an opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, technicians, and production professionals while building valuable skills in process improvement and manufacturing operations.
What will you do?
- Support the documentation and standardization of production processes throughout the manufacturing plant
- Observe manufacturing operations and assist with capturing best practices, process updates, and improvement opportunities
- Create, maintain, and update work instructions, process documents, visual aids, and training materials
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, assembly personnel, quality engineers, and team leads to gather information and ensure documentation accuracy
- Assist with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) reviews, updates, and completion activities
- Capture photos and videos of production processes to support training, communication, and documentation initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects by reviewing processes and helping identify opportunities for increased efficiency and consistency
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Comfort using a smartphone or camera to capture photos and videos for documentation purposes
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while meeting deadlines
- Interest in manufacturing, process improvement, engineering, or technical documentation
- Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a fast-paced production environment
- Practical, hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment supporting process documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Exposure to real-world production operations while working alongside engineers, technicians, quality professionals, and manufacturing leaders
- Mentorship from experienced professionals who are invested in helping you develop technical, professional, and problem-solving skills
- The opportunity to build valuable experience creating work instructions, process documentation, visual aids, and training materials
- Insight into how manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement activities drive operational success
- A collaborative environment where your contributions help improve efficiency, consistency, and knowledge sharing across the plant
- The chance to develop transferable skills in technical documentation, process analysis, project coordination, communication, and cross-functional teamwork
- Exposure to tools and methodologies such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and process improvement best practices
- A strong foundation for future career opportunities in manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality, or continuous improvement
Ready to learn, grow, and make an impact? Apply now and take the first step toward building your career in manufacturing and process improvement!
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
#SECareers
Local Benefits (English):
At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $22.50-$27.00 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.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Kickstart your career with a hands-on internship focused on Manufacturing Process Documentation and Continuous Improvement on-site in Tualatin, Oregon. You'll gain practical experience supporting production operations, partnering with cross-functional teams, and developing technical documentation that helps drive efficiency, quality, and standardization across the manufacturing plant. This role offers an opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, technicians, and production professionals while building valuable skills in process improvement and manufacturing operations.
What will you do?
- Support the documentation and standardization of production processes throughout the manufacturing plant
- Observe manufacturing operations and assist with capturing best practices, process updates, and improvement opportunities
- Create, maintain, and update work instructions, process documents, visual aids, and training materials
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, assembly personnel, quality engineers, and team leads to gather information and ensure documentation accuracy
- Assist with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) reviews, updates, and completion activities
- Capture photos and videos of production processes to support training, communication, and documentation initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects by reviewing processes and helping identify opportunities for increased efficiency and consistency
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Comfort using a smartphone or camera to capture photos and videos for documentation purposes
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while meeting deadlines
- Interest in manufacturing, process improvement, engineering, or technical documentation
- Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a fast-paced production environment
- Practical, hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment supporting process documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Exposure to real-world production operations while working alongside engineers, technicians, quality professionals, and manufacturing leaders
- Mentorship from experienced professionals who are invested in helping you develop technical, professional, and problem-solving skills
- The opportunity to build valuable experience creating work instructions, process documentation, visual aids, and training materials
- Insight into how manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement activities drive operational success
- A collaborative environment where your contributions help improve efficiency, consistency, and knowledge sharing across the plant
- The chance to develop transferable skills in technical documentation, process analysis, project coordination, communication, and cross-functional teamwork
- Exposure to tools and methodologies such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and process improvement best practices
- A strong foundation for future career opportunities in manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality, or continuous improvement
Ready to learn, grow, and make an impact? Apply now and take the first step toward building your career in manufacturing and process improvement!
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
#SECareers
Local Benefits (English):
At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $22.50-$27.00 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.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Manufacturing Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Automotive
- Aerospace & Defense
Tips for Your Manufacturing Internship Search
Apply earlier than the semester suggests
Large manufacturers lock in summer intern cohorts the previous fall, sometimes as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings consistently throughout the year and apply as soon as a role fits rather than waiting for a specific recruiting season.
Build a portfolio before you need it
Hiring teams for manufacturing internships expect limited work history and look for something concrete to assess instead. Document two or three projects with the tools you used and the outcome, CAD drawings, process improvement write-ups, lab analyses, or design specs. A portfolio link on your resume gives recruiters a reason to call.
Work campus resources and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches roles that never come through campus channels.
Practice the technical screen before you apply
Manufacturing intern interviews commonly include a technical screen tied to the role, an engineering screen on applied mechanics or materials, a quality-focused problem-solving exercise, or a process improvement case. Practice out loud and explain your reasoning as you work, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final answer.
Target structured rotational programs at larger manufacturers
Many large industrial, automotive, and consumer goods companies run rotational or cohort internship programs designed to train people new to manufacturing across functions like production, quality, and supply chain. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your interests and get your application in during the first posting window.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 97% of the manufacturing internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you spend time only on roles you can actually take.
Manufacturing Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a manufacturing internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For manufacturing candidates, a documented project portfolio showing CAD models, process improvement analyses, or lab work gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a manufacturing internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it in manufacturing is consistent performance on real production or engineering tasks, available headcount on the team, and early conversations with your manager about return-offer timelines. Position yourself for one without counting on it by treating every assignment as a permanent audition.
When should I apply for manufacturing internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large manufacturers and industrial companies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping offers before the calendar year ends. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role fits keeps you ahead of rolling deadlines.
Are manufacturing internships paid?
Most professional manufacturing internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid internships exist but are less common at established manufacturers. Use each listing's compensation details to compare before you apply.
What should a manufacturing internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used and show your output, for manufacturing candidates that means CAD portfolios, process improvement case studies, lab reports, or design drawings you can reference or share. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put your strongest project first.
Are there remote manufacturing internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 3% of the manufacturing internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them. On-site roles are standard for production-floor and lab-based positions, so confirm the format before investing time in an application.
What is a rotational manufacturing internship?
Rotational internships place you in two or more functions, such as production, quality, supply chain, or engineering, over a single internship term. They are common at large industrial and consumer goods manufacturers and are designed for people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill quickly, so identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get manufacturing internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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