AI Intern (Summer 2027)

Werner; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

PM/Lean Six training

Up to $19/hour

Networking events

Intern projects & potential full-time

Job summary

Werner in Appleton, WI offers an internship program focused on hands-on experience in business process automation and AI using Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot tools. You will document requirements, test solutions, and support continual improvements with close collaboration with business stakeholders and IT.

As part of a structured program, you’ll receive executive mentorship, project-based Lean Six Sigma training, and exposure to Agile development practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing IT degree or related field.
• Foundational automation logic understanding and scripting basics.
• Familiar with Microsoft apps (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Strong ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain basic automations using Power Platform to improve efficiency.
• Support AI-powered tools and Copilot solutions under guidance.
• Collaborate with IT to document current processes for automation.
• Document workflows, designs, and tests for project knowledge sharing.
• Follow development standards and security guidelines.

Skills

Automation basics

Scripting (Python, JavaScript)

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

LLM concepts

Automation tools

Agentic AI understanding

Education

Pursuing IT degree

Tools

Power Platform

Copilot

UIPath

Power Automate

n8n

Job description

Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together.

At Werner, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Internship Program

• Executive level mentorship and coaching
• Company-sponsored project management/Lean Six Sigma training and certification
• Up to $19 per hour (dependent on year in college)
• Networking events with internal and external customers and your intern team
• Individual and group projects that drive change and impactful business results
• Large-scale Summer long projects in collaboration with fellow interns and business leaders
• Opportunity to shadow with various departments to help determine your career path
• Potential for year-long internships and full-time employment post‑graduation

Job Summary

This internship provides hands on experience supporting business process automation and emerging AI solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot tools. The intern will work closely with business stakeholders and IT to help document requirements, test solutions, and support ongoing improvements. This role offers exposure to structured development practices, continuous improvement methodologies, and practical application of automation to drive operational efficiency.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining basic business process automations using Microsoft Power Platform to help improve efficiency across departments
• Support the development and testing of AI powered tools and Copilot based solutions under the guidance of senior team members
• Partner with business teams and IT to gather information about current processes and help document requirements for automation projects
• Help document workflows, solution designs, and testing results to support project implementation and knowledge sharing
• Follow established development standards and security guidelines when creating or updating automation solutions
• Monitor existing automations and AI tools, report issues, and assist with troubleshooting and performance improvements
• Participate in Agile project meetings and continuous improvement efforts to identify opportunities for process enhancements and incremental value creation
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in IT or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of automation logic and/or basic scripting (Python, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Strong communication skills, especially the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Basic understanding of LLM Principles, prompt engineering, and experience using LLM applications (ChatGPT, Copilot)
• Basic experience using workflow automation tools (UIPath, Power Automate, n8n)
• Basic experience using agentic AI frameworks.

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we’re dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers.

Werner is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.