Schneider Electric Plans to Hire 1,000 U.S. Employees & Invest $700 Million to Support Energy Demand
Schneider Electric has announced plans to invest over $700 million in its U.S. operations through 2027. According to a company statement, the investments support the U.S.’s focus on bolstering the nation’s energy infrastructure to power AI growth, boost domestic manufacturing, and strengthen energy security. The announcement comes as rising regional demand grows across data centers, utilities, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure segments. (Last year, USLT reported that Schneider was investing $140 million in 2024 to bolster its U.S. manufacturing.)
The investment is the largest planned single capital expenditure commitment by Schneider Electric in its’ 135+ year history in the U.S. and includes manufacturing expansions and job growth.
This investment is expected to create over 1,000 new jobs. As part of its talent acquisition plan, the company intends to reinforce its culture of service by hiring more veterans and retiring U.S. service members. Newly created roles will include next-generation manufacturing professionals, engineers, developers, and technical analysts.
“We stand at an inflection point for the technology and industrial sectors in the U.S., driven by incredible AI growth and unprecedented energy demand. To lead the transformation ahead, we must be agile and act now to advance ambitious digitalization and efficiency goals to make an impact for generations to come,” said Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations for Schneider Electric. “[This] announcement is another milestone in our responsible investment strategy at Schneider Electric, underscoring our steadfast commitment to U.S. manufacturing, our unwavering belief that jobs and technological innovation will thrive together, and making a critical impact for our customers across the growing energy and automation sectors in the U.S.”
“Schneider Electric’s significant investment is a clear sign that manufacturing in America is moving forward — driving economic growth, innovation and job creation across the country,” said National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President & CEO Jay Timmons. “By expanding their operations with a focus on energy security, automation and AI, Schneider Electric is not only strengthening America’s competitiveness but also creating new opportunities and powering our nation’s future.”
“America’s electrical system will face unprecedented rising energy demand in the coming decade driven by data centers and AI. Schneider Electric’s historic investment of over $700 million across its domestic operations over the next two years is indicative of the critical role electrical manufacturers play in meeting this new demand and powering an electric future,” said National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President & CEO Debra Phillips. “NEMA congratulates Schneider Electric on this investment in U.S. innovation, economic growth and good-paying American jobs. We look forward to working together to expand domestic manufacturing, deliver a world-class grid, and meet the electricity demands of the modern world.”
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