UPDATE: MOUNT JULIET & SMYRNA, Tenn. — Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is making a major impact on Middle Tennessee’s economy and infrastructure with the expansion of two manufacturing facilities in Rutherford and Wilson counties. With an $85 million investment already underway, the company has upgraded its Smyrna operations and transformed a 500,000-square-foot facility in Mt. Juliet to meet the growing demand for custom electrical switchgear and medium-voltage power distribution products across the U.S... That was Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner for the TN Department of Economic and Community Development.

In Smyrna, the company expanded its manufacturing site and began adding at least 100 new jobs in late 2024 and continues to fill position’s today. They also continue to modernize production lines to focus on solutions critical to the country’s data centers and infrastructure networks. The project, which began mid-2024, is aimed at supporting rising energy demands and helping industries transition toward cleaner, more efficient power systems...

Schneider Electric is also working to save energy and support renewable power at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. In 2013, the company built a large solar farm that made over 1.1 million kilowatt hours of energy in one year and continues to sell that energy to the power grid. Schneider also follows a government program that helps companies use less energy over time by tracking their energy use and making improvements. Hear our recent interview/podcast HERE.

Meanwhile in Mt. Juliet, Schneider Electric has completed major renovations on a newly developed manufacturing facility on Maddox Road. The 500,000-square-foot plant, now fully operational, has more than doubled the company’s medium-voltage production capacity in North America. The site manufactures critical power transmission systems that serve high-demand sectors like renewable energy, smart grids, and large-scale data centers.

Since first announcing plans in March 2024, Schneider has followed through on its commitment to generate more than 350 jobs in Wilson County alone. The company’s recent job listings reflect continued hiring momentum, with more than 60 open positions now available across both the Smyrna and Mt. Juliet locations. Positions range from engineers and test technicians to quality control specialists and advanced manufacturing roles.

Schneider Electric’s medium-voltage systems play a key role in transmitting power efficiently over long distances—crucial for renewable energy projects and data-driven industries that consume massive amounts of electricity. These systems minimize energy loss, improve reliability, and support the shift to net-zero energy goals.

With U.S. data centers expected to consume nearly 10% of the nation’s electricity by 2030, the company’s investments are both timely and strategic. Schneider’s latest expansion in Mt. Juliet solidifies its foothold in a market that demands scalable, sustainable solutions.

Schneider Electric has a long history in the United States, with a 135-year presence worldwide and over 19,000 employees across the country. Since 2020, the company has invested more than $440 million into its American manufacturing network, including new or upgraded plants in Texas, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. These efforts are focused on streamlining operations, strengthening domestic supply chains, and accelerating the energy transition nationwide.

NOW HIRING: There are currently more than 150 job openings available in Tennessee alone with Schneider Electric. Click here to view the listings and apply.

As one of the top-ranked sustainable companies in the world and a trusted name in energy management, Schneider Electric continues to lead with both innovation and economic impact—right from the heart of Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development continues to recruit new companies to invest in Tennessee’s 95 counties. Almost 30% of those investments come from businesses that have roots in foreign countries.

Schneider Electric is one of the many foreign companies that expanded their operations in North America by building facilities in Tennessee. Schneider's main headquarter office is located in Rueil-Malmaison, France, where the company was established in 1836. It was originally founded as Schneider & Cie. but later changed its name to Schneider Electric in 1999. In 2021, Schneider Electric was named the most sustainable company in the world by Corporate Knights. Corporate Knights is a company that evaluates and researches businesses and their products. It releases financial product ratings and ranks the sustainability of companies across the globe.

BELOW - PREVIOUSLY REPORTED IN 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Schneider Electric officials announced today the company will expand its manufacturing presence in Middle Tennessee.  

Schneider Electric will create 355 new jobs in Mt. Juliet as the company locates a new facility on Maddox Road in Wilson County. 

Additionally, Schneider Electric plans to expand in Smyrna with the creation of 100 new jobs at its Rutherford County location. 

Together, both projects represent a total investment of approximately $85 million. 

Schneider Electric is a global energy solutions provider that has seen unprecedented growth in the energy sector. The investment in both Tennessee locations will strengthen production capacity, allowing Schneider Electric to better meet its customer demand for energy management and automation products.

Upon completion, Schneider Electric will employ more than 1,900 Tennesseans across its facilities in Franklin, Maryville, Memphis, Smyrna and Mt. Juliet.