2027 Summer Intern: Operations - Manufacturing

Hubbell Incorporated; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated invites undergraduates to join its internship program in Des Moines for May–August 2027. This hands-on role focuses on developing and implementing a company-wide Panduit design and installation standard to drive consistency across products, projects, and operations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support approval and deployment, aiming to improve quality, reduce rework, and optimize material use while gaining broad exposure to Hubbell's business.

Qualifications

• Active full-time enrollment in a college or university during May–August 2027.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standardized company-wide Panduit design and installation standards.
• Evaluate current practices and document standards for product selection, layout, wire routing, labeling, sizing, installation and inspection requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support approval and deployment.
• Contribute to improving product quality, reducing rework, and optimizing material utilization.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Familiarity with software

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree related to internship

Job description

Job Overview

The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.

The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell. This intern will focus on developing and implementing a standardized company-wide Panduit design and installation standard to drive consistency across products, projects, and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include evaluating current practices, documenting standards for product selection, layout, wire routing, labeling, sizing, installation, and inspection requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support approval and deployment. The project aims to improve product quality, reduce rework, enhance training effectiveness, optimize material utilization, and establish a foundation for continuous improvement and consistent customer outcomes.

A Day In The Life

• Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences.
• Working on comprehensive, value-added projects.
• Working in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.
• Developing technical skills specific to your major.
• Providing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
• Providing a presentation to the local management teamat the end of the program.
• Gaining knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location.
• Gaining experience in planning and organizational skills.
• Working on challenging robust projects that will provide practical experience.
• Assisting with process improvement.
• Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Providing support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Full-time enrollment in an accredited college or university throughout the internship program period (May-August 2027), pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree related to the internship (required)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (required)
• Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant software and systems.

Intern compensation is determined based on academic standing and expected graduation date. Hourly rates for this position range from $22.50 to $29.00 per hour.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.