Guardian Summer 2027 Digital Technology & Data Intern

Flint Hills Resources; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Guardian Industries, a Koch Company, is offering a Summer 2027 Digital Technology & Data Intern program in Auburn Hills, MI. The 12-week internship provides hands-on experience with advanced analytics, data management, and AI development across manufacturing, operations, and commercial functions.

As an intern you will work with data scientists and analytics engineers to build solutions, learn modern analytics tools, and develop storytelling through presentations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program related to Data Science, IT, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Economics, or Mathematics.
• Eligible for full-time employment by summer 2029.
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support development of advanced analytics and machine learning models that improve operations and decision-making.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover insights and opportunities for improvement.
• Build or enhance data visualizations and dashboards for business and operations leaders.
• Assist with data pipelines and feature engineering to ensure data reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business problems into analytics solutions.
• Experiment with AI and GenAI tools to accelerate data exploration and storytelling.

Education

Data Science

IT

Data Analytics

Computer Science

Economics

Mathematics

Job description

Guardian Summer 2027 Digital Technology & Data Intern

Guardian Industries (a Koch Company) is seeking a Digital Technology & Data Interns to join our team this coming Summer 2027 in Auburn Hills, MI!

Who are we?

At Koch Industries, our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. But Koch Industries isn’t just Koch. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day. Industry leaders like Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, and Guardian manufacture many of the materials that go into your home. We even have companies who create transformative technology and fuel transportation, like Infor, Molex, and Flint Hills Resources!

At Guardian, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. Perhaps most of all, we make the ideas, formulas and processes that make these products possible. When you are looking at a city’s skyline or the grilles on the latest cars and trucks, chances are you’re seeing our Guardian Industries products.

Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late-May to early August 2027.

We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting?

What You Will Do

Koch Industries is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, investing in multi-million-dollar initiatives that turn data into real business value. As an intern on the Advanced Analytics, Data Management, or AI Development teams, you won’t just observe this transformation, you’ll help build it.

You’ll work alongside experienced data scientists, analytics engineers, and business partners who are solving complex, high‑impact problems across manufacturing, operations, and commercial functions. This internship is designed to help you discover where your interests and strengths align. Whether that’s data analytics, data science, data engineering, machine learning, AI, or emerging areas like agentic automation.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with modern analytics tools, real production data, and projects that matter, while developing skills that prepare you for a future career in advanced analytics.

Some examples of responsibilities or projects include:

• Supporting the development of advanced analytics and machine learning models that improve operational performance, quality, reliability, and decision‑making
• Exploring and analyzing large, complex datasets to uncover insights, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Building or enhancing data visualizations and dashboards that translate analytics into clear, actionable insights for business and operations leaders
• Assisting with data pipelines and feature engineering, helping ensure data is reliable, scalable, and ready for analytics use
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to understand real business problems and help translate them into analytics‑driven solutions
• Experimenting with AI and GenAI tools to accelerate data exploration, code development, insight generation, documentation, and analytical storytelling while improving workflow efficiency
• Documenting your work and communicating findings through clear storytelling and presentations

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program related to one of the following areas: Data Science, IT, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Economics, or Mathematics
• Eligible for full-time employment by summer 2029
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You’ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world’s most iconic projects

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf