Careers for US Military Members & Veterans

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Early Talent

Military + Vets

Technical Talent

Power Your Next Mission. Advance Energy Tech.

Your service built leadership, resilience, and problem-solving skills. At Schneider Electric, those strengths help advance the technologies that power homes, hospitals, data centers, industries, and critical infrastructure across America.

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Why Veterans choose Schneider Electric

Veterans bring leadership, resilience, and readiness. At Schneider Electric, you'll apply those strengths to meaningful work that helps advance energy technology, strengthen critical infrastructure, improve efficiency, and support a more sustainable future See how innovation and purpose power the next chapter of your career.

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Veterans supporting Veterans

VETS (Voice of Employees That Served) is Schneider Electric’s employee resource network for veterans, military spouses, and Guard and Reserve members. Through mentorship, advocacy, and connection, VETS fosters community and belonging. Allies welcome.

Benefits

Support for your well-being, family, and future—with flexibility that respects Guard and Reserve commitments.

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Family and life support

  • 20 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers (birth or adoption), available from day 1 of employment

  • Paid care leave to support a family member with a health condition or help parents transition living arrangements

  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

  • Company-subsidized backup care for kids, elders, and pets

  • Breastfeeding support including breast pump coverage, lactation consultants, and milk‑shipping services

  • Inclusive family benefits that support all life stages and family structures

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Time off and flexibility

  • Military service leave: Up to 20 paid days annually for Guard and Reserve training or duty (for eligible roles).

  • Military spouse leave: up to 80 paid hours if your spouse/partner serves

  • Generous paid time off policy, plus 12 holidays

  • Additional PTO for veterans: 20 days per year for employees with 1+ year of U.S. military service

  • Opportunity to purchase additional PTO

  • Flexible work options, including part‑time and flexible scheduling

  • Recharge break: up to 12 weeks of a paid sabbatical program jointly funded by the employee and the company

  • Community impact opportunities, including volunteer programs and paid volunteer hour matching

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Financial and education

  • 401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting

  • Relocation assistance (role dependent)

  • Opportunities to invest through our Employee Share Ownership Plan (WESOP)

  • Financial education tools, including planning services and money coaching

  • Company contributions to Benefit Bucks, HSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts

  • Tuition aid up to $5,250/year (undergrad) and $9,000/year (graduate programs)

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Health and wellness

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Virtual care through Teladoc Health, including non‑emergency visits, ongoing care, pediatrics, primary care, and dermatology

  • Free expert medical opinions and surgical decision support through My Medical Ally

  • Weight management and diabetes support through Virta

  • Digital physical therapy (including pelvic floor therapy) through Hinge Health

  • Support for perimenopause, menopause, and andropause

  • Employee assistance program with 24/7 counseling and digital mental‑health tools

  • Additional wellness resources

Military-Friendly Careers at Schneider Electric

From cybersecurity and software to field service and power systems, veterans play a critical role in helping Schneider Electric advance energy tech and deliver solutions that keep the world running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Here you won’t just find a job, you’ll find meaningful work, clear paths to grow and a community that understands your journey.

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Digital and Engineering

Build and protect the tech behind energy systems with roles in IT/OT, Cyber, Software, Systems, and R&D.

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Field and Skilled Trades

Keep essential facilities running safely and reliably in field service, manufacturing, and logistics.

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Office and Professional

Drive operations, customer impact, and teams across supply chain, sales, finance, HR, and marketing.

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Technical Careers

Work on the systems behind modern infrastructure. Bring your military or technical experience and grow your skills.

Skillbridge Pathways

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Explore Skillbridge Programs

Schneider Electric’s Skillbridge programs are designed to help eligible service members transition into meaningful civilian careers—across sales, services, and technical roles. Your next mission starts here.

Skillbridge Industrial Automation Channel Sales Development Program

This 12-week hybrid program is designed for veterans ready to turn their technical experience and leadership skills into a career in industrial automation sales. Through guided online learning and hands-on sales shadowing (when available), you’ll gain real world exposure while preparing for long-term opportunities with Schneider Electric’s trusted distribution partners across the U.S.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy building and maintaining professional relationships

• Have a strong technical or mechanical aptitude

• Are self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working with multiple stake holders

Throughout the program, you’ll build a foundation in electrical distribution, gain familiarity with Schneider Electric’s industrial automation portfolio, and develop core business‑to‑business sales skills to support your transition into a civilian sales career.

With rolling admissions and a flexible design, this program meets you where you are and helps you move confidently into what’s next. Opportunities are available nationwide.

Current priority hiring areas:
Midwest: Chicagoland, Michigan, Minnesota, including Minneapolis
West: Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Boise
South: Texas, Atlanta, East Tennessee
Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania, Delaware

Skills match: translate your military experience

Not sure where you fit? Based on your military role, these Schneider Electric fields are a strong match.

Admin and People Operations

If you managed orders, records, travel, finance support and customer service, your skills match includes organization, confidentiality and stakeholder service.

You’d likely fit in HR/People Operations Coordinator, Recruiting Operations or Executive Assistant roles.

Digital, IT and Cyber

If you supported users and systems across help desk, network or systems administration and cyber hygiene, your skills match includes troubleshooting, documentation and secure operations.

You’d likely fit in Service Desk Analyst, Network/Systems Analyst, OT/IT Support or Cybersecurity Analyst roles.

Leadership (NCO/Officer)

If you led teams and handled training, inspections, scheduling and mission readiness, your skills match includes people leadership, accountability and risk-aware decision making.

You’d likely fit in Supervisor/Team Lead or Project/Program Coordinator or Manager roles.

Maintenance & Repair (Electrical/Mechanical)

If you performed preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnostics, your skills match includes systems thinking, hands-on problem solving and a focus on reliability.

You’d likely fit in Field Service Representative, Manufacturing Technician, or Maintenance Technician roles.

Operations and Logistics

If you managed supply, transportation, dispatch or warehouse operations, your skills match includes coordination, readiness, safety and process discipline.

You’d likely fit in Supply Chain Specialist, Materials Planner, or Logistics/Distribution Coordinator roles.

Quality, EHS and Training

If you delivered instruction, evaluations, inspections and compliance documentation, your skills match includes standard work, continuous improvement and safety culture.

You’d likely fit in Technical Trainer, Quality Technician or EHS Coordinator roles.

Sales and Customer Success

If you briefed stakeholders, solved problems and built customer relationships, your skills match includes communication, follow-through and solution finding.

You’d likely fit in Inside Sales, Account Manager or Customer Success Support roles.

Stay connected for future opportunities.

Your experience can unlock more than one role.

Partnerships and Programs

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Military Spouse Employment Partnership

The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) is a Department of Defense (DoD) led initiative that connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses.

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Veteran Hiring Pledge

We’re proud to have pledged our commitment to actively hire, support, and advance U.S. veterans.

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Partnerships and Programs

We stand alongside organizations that support service members and their families, including American Corporate Partners (ACP), Folds of Honor, Military MOJO, Hiring Our Heroes (HoH), Team Rubicon, and SkillBridge.

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Voices of our military & veteran community

Our community is built by people who’ve served—and those who stand with them. Hear how veterans and military spouses are growing careers with purpose at Schneider Electric.

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Brandy Malone

Federal Policy Manager

Service: U.S. military veteran

“Schneider showed me how my military skills translate to a new mission. During my fellowship I saw how essential energy is to national security, which made my transition and retirement more meaningful—and gave me a platform to support other veterans.”

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Erin Flaherty

HRS&T Campaign Projects Manager

Service: U.S. military veteran

“From my first SkillBridge call, I knew Schneider was different. The people-first culture felt familiar—like the leadership I tried to model in the military. I found belonging again, and every project now feels like a chance to build something meaningful.”

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Victor Kareh

Project Manager

Service: U.S. Army veteran

"The corporate world was new to me. People who’d served before me took the time to help—mentors who made me feel welcome at Schneider and played a large role in making my transition a success.”

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Dr. Nina Russell

Technical Project Manager

Service: Military spouse

“Military spouses move and change schools—often solo. Having a company that understands and supports those transitions makes all the difference. Schneider creates real opportunities so spouses can build stable, fulfilling careers.”

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