Schneider Internship (Japan) - HMI Positions(Engineer, Marketing Operation)

About HMI Division

Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, operating in more than 100 countries worldwide. As part of the Digital Factory organization, the HMI (Human Machine Interface) business develops industrial touch panels, industrial PCs, and software solutions that enable smarter and more connected manufacturing environments. The global development center for HMI products is located in Osaka, Japan, where engineers collaborate closely with teams across Europe, India, and China to drive innovation. Our HMI portfolio ranges from compact operator panels to advanced systems with integrated PLC, gateway, and edge computing capabilities. These solutions support customers across industries such as consumer packaged goods, semiconductors, automotive, EV batteries, and life sciences, helping improve productivity and operational performance.

We are currently hiring for these 4 positions below:

1. HMI Marketing Operations Intern

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support marketing operations, digital content management, business reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Information Management (PIM) Support the management and maintenance of product information throughout the product lifecycle.

2. Website Localization & Digital Content Operations Support digital content deployment and localization activities across multiple countries and regions.

3. Business Intelligence & Sales Reporting Support the creation and maintenance of business performance reporting.

4. AI & Process Improvement Contribute to initiatives that improve operational efficiency through digitalization and AI.

5. Cross-functional Operations Support Support coordination activities across Offer Marketing projects and initiatives.

Duration: 6 months + (at least 15-20 hours a week)

Qualifications Required:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program

• Currently residing in Japan, have work permit (if you are international student)

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Business English

Preferred:

• Interest in Marketing Operations, Product Marketing, Business Intelligence, or Data Analytics

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar analytical tools

• Interest in AI and digital transformation

• English communication skills

• Experience working with digital content or data management is a plus

• Basic Web contents creation knowledge

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to global product marketing and business operations

• Experience with Product Information Management (PIM) systems

• Hands-on involvement in digital content localization and website operations

• Practical experience in business intelligence and reporting

• Opportunity to work with AI-powered productivity and process improvement initiatives

• Collaboration experience with international teams across Asia and global markets

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2. Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product mechanical design, engineering validation, and product development within a global environment. You will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to the development of industrial automation products used worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Design Support

   • Assist engineers in the mechanical design of HMI products and accessories
   • Create and modify 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
   • Support BOM (Bill of Materials) creation and maintenance

2. Product Evaluation & Testing

   • Assist in planning and conducting mechanical validation tests
   • Analyze test results and summarize findings
   • Support prototype assembly and verification activities

3. Engineering Improvement Projects

   • Research new materials and manufacturing technologies
   • Support sustainability-focused design initiatives
   • Participate in quality improvement and product enhancement activities

4. Global Collaboration

   • Work with engineering teams across Japan, Europe, India, and China
   • Gain exposure to global product development processes and cross-cultural teamwork

Duration: 6 months + (at least 15-20 hours a week)

Qualifications Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related disciplines

• Currently residing in Japan, have work permit (if you are international student)

• Basic knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced global environment

Preferred:

• Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, etc.)

• Interest in industrial automation and smart manufacturing

• Experience with prototyping or engineering projects through university activities

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in the development of globally distributed industrial products

• Exposure to modern product development methodologies

• Understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing, validation, and product lifecycle processes

• Experience contributing to products that support Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing

• Opportunities to work on real engineering challenges related to product enclosure design, thermal management, mechanical robustness, manufacturability, and sustainability

• Mentorship from experienced mechanical design engineers in a multinational environment

• Opportunity to present your project outcomes to engineering stakeholders

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3. Firmware Engineer Intern

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in setting up a firmware development environment, researching new technologies that will be necessary for HMI in the future, and developing POCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching technologies and methods to accomplish given tasks

• Creating design documents and other documentation

• Debugging and testing development and creation deliberables

• Solving problems encountered

Duration: 6 months + (at least 15-20 hours a week)

Qualification:

Required

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Currently residing in Japan, have work permit (if you are international student)

• Basic understanding of embedded systems and firmware development.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.

Preferred

• Familiarity with microsoft office application such as PPT, Word,Excel

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

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4. Electronics Design Engineer Intern

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in designing, developing, and testing electronic systems for advanced HMI applications. You will work closely with our experienced engineers on cutting-edge projects, contributing to the creation of intuitive and robust HMI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development

   • Participate and contribute to the projects as an assistant Electric engineer.
   • Consider the product specification in terms of technical.
   • Design a product and verify it.
   • Analyze a problem and resolve it.

2. Product Maintenance

   • Maintain the existing products (Change the design for QVE, parts EOL and improving the product quality).

3. Innovation theme

   • Participate and contribute to the investigation of innovation theme as an assistant Electric engineer.

Duration: 6 months + (at least 15-20 hours a week)

Qualification Required:

• Currently pursuing or graduate a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

• Currently residing in Japan, have work permit (if you are international student)

• Basic understanding of electronic circuit design as well as computer science.

Preferred:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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