France-based energy management an automation products manufacturer Schneider Electric announced that it is planning to invest more than $700 million in its U.S. operations through 2027.

The investment includes manufacturing expansion and job growth, driven by what the company said is a demand for solutions that enhance energy efficiency, scale industrial automation and improve grid reliability. Combined with prior investments in 2023 and 2024 to strengthen its North American supply chain, Schneider Electric’s latest U.S. investment will exceed $1 billion this decade.

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The investment plan also includes hiring more veterans and retiring service members for roles in next-gen manufacturing, engineering, development and technical analysis. Schneider Electric said it expects to create more than 1,000 new jobs through the investment.

Facility upgrades, expansions and openings taking place across the U.S. through the investment, include, but are not limited to:

• Juliet, TN: Building a new facility to expand the medium voltage market and introduce new products.
• Andover, MA: Opening a power distribution lab for AI data center research and a microgrid lab for real-world testing.
• Columbia, MO: Expanding plant space for increased production of circuit breakers.
• Fairfield, OH: Upgrading the facility with advanced manufacturing technologies to produce new products.
• El Paso, TX: Expanding the campus to meet growing demand for switchgear and power distribution products.
• Houston, TX: Opening an Innovation Center for AI-driven automation solutions in the U.S. energy corridor.
• Raleigh, NC: Launching a Robotics & Motion Center of Excellence for AI-enhanced industrial products.
• Welcome, NC: Modernizing space for switchgear and power distribution production to support U.S. infrastructure.

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“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,” National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons said in a March 28 news release. “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.”

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