PLC Programming intern at Schneider Electric in Raleigh, NC | Kablio

Role

Description

control apps

automation logic

documentation

function blocks

integration testing

customer support

Develop control applications using EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform
Create and test automation logic for demo projects and customer applications
Working on-site five days a week, Monday through Friday.
Document programming standards and technical specifications
Build reusable function blocks and automation libraries
Support integration testing with distributed controllers
Assist in customer support projects and technical demonstrations

Requirements

plc programming

iec standards

ecostruxure

electrical engineering

communication

industrial automation

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

One of the latest technologies Schneider Electric offers is EcoStruxure Automation Expert, a next-generation, software-centric automation platform. It provides flexible, modular, and vendor-agnostic control solutions designed to support digital transformation across industries. As part of this role, you will be working with EcoStruxure Automation Expert on a daily basis, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation tools and modern engineering workflows.

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.

Schneider Electric is looking to hire a PLC Programming Intern for Spring 2026 in our Raleigh, NC location.

Good communication and documentation skills.
PLC programming knowledge and experience.
Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 standards.
Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's program (Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or Computer Science)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Understanding of industrial automation and control concepts

Benefits

€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

€38 billion

Annual Revenue

Generated through a blend of hardware, software, and services across electrification, automation, and IoT.

Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider.
Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC.
Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data.
Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management.
Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling.
Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.

Culture + Values

“Strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy within a global framework.”
Emphasis on management based on strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy.
Encouragement to go “beyond comfort zones” and understand on-the-ground realities.

Environment + Sustainability

71% Reduction

Emissions Cut

Achieved a 71% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 emissions between 2017 and 2023, from 699,079 tCO₂e to 202,232 tCO₂e.

800Mt CO₂ Avoided

Customer Savings

Aims to help customers save or avoid 800 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2025 through EcoStruxure solutions.

50% Supplier Reduction

Operational Carbon

Seeks to reduce operational carbon emissions by 50% in top 1,000 suppliers by 2025, with 27% achieved by end-2023.

90% Renewables Target

Electricity by 2025

Committed to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for 100% by 2030; reported approximately 85% self-reported renewables in 2022.

Joined RE100: aiming for 90% renewable electricity by 2025, 100% by 2030; reported ~85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
Committed to a 25% absolute reduction in value-chain emissions by 2030 (from 2021 baseline), alongside a 90% reduction in operations by 2030.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% Women

Leadership Parity

Target to achieve gender parity with 50% women in top leadership roles by a specified year.

X% Exec

Women in Leadership

Percentage of women occupying executive positions in the latest reporting year.

Y% STEM

STEM Representation Target

Target to increase women's representation in STEM roles to Y% by year Z.

Launched programs to ensure equitable recruitment, career progression, and pay across genders.
Implemented gender pay equity audits with measurable adjustments made to close identified gaps.

Articles

Careers at Schneider Electric

Sustainability Initiatives

Schneider Electric Projects

Schneider Electric LinkedIn

Role

Description

control apps

automation logic

documentation

function blocks

integration testing

customer support

Develop control applications using EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform
Create and test automation logic for demo projects and customer applications
Working on-site five days a week, Monday through Friday.
Document programming standards and technical specifications
Build reusable function blocks and automation libraries
Support integration testing with distributed controllers
Assist in customer support projects and technical demonstrations

Requirements

plc programming

iec standards

ecostruxure

electrical engineering

communication

industrial automation

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric is looking to hire a PLC Programming Intern for Spring 2026 in our Raleigh, NC location.

Good communication and documentation skills.
PLC programming knowledge and experience.
Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 standards.
Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's program (Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or Computer Science)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Understanding of industrial automation and control concepts

Benefits

€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

€38 billion

Annual Revenue

Generated through a blend of hardware, software, and services across electrification, automation, and IoT.

Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider.
Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC.
Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data.
Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management.
Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling.
Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.

Culture + Values

“Strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy within a global framework.”
Emphasis on management based on strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy.
Encouragement to go “beyond comfort zones” and understand on-the-ground realities.

Environment + Sustainability

71% Reduction

Emissions Cut

Achieved a 71% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 emissions between 2017 and 2023, from 699,079 tCO₂e to 202,232 tCO₂e.

800Mt CO₂ Avoided

Customer Savings

Aims to help customers save or avoid 800 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2025 through EcoStruxure solutions.

50% Supplier Reduction

Operational Carbon

Seeks to reduce operational carbon emissions by 50% in top 1,000 suppliers by 2025, with 27% achieved by end-2023.

90% Renewables Target

Electricity by 2025

Committed to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for 100% by 2030; reported approximately 85% self-reported renewables in 2022.

Joined RE100: aiming for 90% renewable electricity by 2025, 100% by 2030; reported ~85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
Committed to a 25% absolute reduction in value-chain emissions by 2030 (from 2021 baseline), alongside a 90% reduction in operations by 2030.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% Women

Leadership Parity

Target to achieve gender parity with 50% women in top leadership roles by a specified year.

X% Exec

Women in Leadership

Percentage of women occupying executive positions in the latest reporting year.

Y% STEM

STEM Representation Target

Target to increase women's representation in STEM roles to Y% by year Z.

Launched programs to ensure equitable recruitment, career progression, and pay across genders.
Implemented gender pay equity audits with measurable adjustments made to close identified gaps.

Articles

Careers at Schneider Electric

Sustainability Initiatives

Schneider Electric Projects

Schneider Electric LinkedIn