Business Development Intern — Automation & Projects

Lincoln Electric; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LincPal Mentorship

Professional development workshops

Hands-on training

Networking events

Engineering Development Program path

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Bettendorf, IA, invites engineering students to join its Business Development Internship Program for hands-on project management exposure in a real manufacturing environment.

You will quote equipment and services, review bills of materials, prepare proposals, and help manage scope, costs, and risks while partnering with customers and suppliers. The program includes travel to Cleveland, OH for immersion day and offers mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related automation/technology degrees.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Assist Business Development/Application Engineering to determine solutions and quote equipment and services.
• Review bills of materials and project documents to estimate costs.
• Participate in proposal presentations and customer follow-ups.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and outside vendors.
• Kick off active projects and communicate scope and objectives to the project team.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Manage changes to scope and project costs with verification techniques.
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives with stakeholders.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related automation/technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Bettendorf, IA, invites engineering students to join its Business Development Internship Program for hands-on project management exposure in a real manufacturing environment.

You will quote equipment and services, review bills of materials, prepare proposals, and help manage scope, costs, and risks while partnering with customers and suppliers. The program includes travel to Cleveland, OH for immersion day and offers mentorship and professional development.