AI Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Training & certification

Competitive internship pay (up to $19/

Networking events

Cross-department shadowing

Path to full-time employment

Job summary

Werner Electric Supply Company in Appleton, WI offers an internship program focused on business process automation and AI solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot tools. The role involves documenting requirements, testing solutions, and supporting improvements with stakeholders and IT.

Interns engage in Agile projects, gain mentorship, and work on real automation projects across departments, with potential for year-long internships and full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing IT or related degree.
• Foundational automation logic and scripting knowledge (Python/JavaScript).
• Familiarity with Microsoft apps (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Basic understanding of LLM principles and prompt engineering.
• Experience with workflow automation tools (UIPath, Power Automate, n8n).
• Exposure to agentic AI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain basic automations using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Assist in development and testing of AI-powered tools and Copilot solutions.
• Document requirements for automation projects with business teams and IT.
• Document workflows, designs, and tests for deployment.
• Follow established development standards and security guidelines.
• Monitor automations and AI tools, troubleshoot and optimize.
• Participate in Agile meetings and continuous improvement efforts.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation basics

Python/JavaScript

MS Office

LLM knowledge

Workflow automation

AI frameworks

Education

IT-related degree

Tools

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. Apply today and find out why we're a "Great Place to Work."

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.

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