About the role#
This internship supports the Continuous Engineering team in Florham Park, New Jersey. You will work on updating and improving product manuals for Automatic Transfer Switches. This role involves translating complex technical details into clear, user-friendly documentation for our customers.
What you'll do#
- Review and update existing product installation, operation, and maintenance manuals.
- Work with engineers and subject-matter experts to verify technical content, specifications, procedures, diagrams, and warnings.
- Improve manual organization, readability, and overall user experience.
- Create and revise content using established templates, branding, and documentation standards.
- Identify outdated, incomplete, or conflicting information across product manuals.
- Organize source files, engineering inputs, and revision records.
- Convert engineering drawings and technical changes into clear instructions.
- Participate in document reviews and incorporate feedback from Engineering, Product Management, Quality, and Safety teams.
- Assist with documentation process improvements to reduce rework and increase efficiency.
- Shadow experienced professionals to build knowledge of electrical products and applications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong skills in writing, editing, proofreading, and grammar.
- Ability to explain complex information to different audiences.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and version control.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including styles, templates, tables, and document formatting.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
- Interest in learning about electrical equipment, product safety, and technical standards.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, illustration tools, content-management systems, or CAD drawings is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Florham Park, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Availability: Full-time starting in June 2027.
- This is a paid position.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric operates as a global energy technology company. It focuses on automation, electrification, and digital solutions for homes, businesses, and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 1836, the company maintains a presence in over 100 countries. It employs nearly 90,000 people to support its energy management and industrial automation systems.
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