Information Technology Intern

Copeland; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Copeland is seeking an Information Technology Intern to gain hands‑on experience across enterprise IT domains, including data, cybersecurity, AI, and software development. This 3–4 month paid internship offers real projects, mentorship from leaders, and exposure to multiple departments.

You'll contribute to hands‑on projects from day one, learn best practices in development, security, and operations, and network with engineers and analysts across the organization.

Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in programming, data analytics, cybersecurity, or software development.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, and improvement of applications, data pipelines, or technology tools.
• Assist with data collection, validation, and basic analysis to support business needs.
• Help investigate and document technical issues, including data or security findings.
• Participate in coding, testing, debugging, and documentation activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to translate business needs into technical work.

Skills

Programming basics

Data analytics

Cybersecurity basics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description - Information Technology Intern

Shape a Sustainable Future with Copeland

At Copeland, we’re driven by purpose and powered by people. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions that make a difference for people and the planet. As an intern, you’ll be immersed in meaningful work, supported by expert mentors, and empowered to explore your potential across multiple areas of our business.

This is a 3-4 month paid learning experience where you’ll have the chance to connect with other interns and engage with leaders across Copeland. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to helping you grow—both personally and professionally.

From day one, you’ll contribute your ideas, build meaningful skills, and take part in hands‑on projects that make a real impact on our business and the world around us.

What to Expect:

• Real projects with real impact—from day one
• Mentorship from leaders who are invested in your growth
• Opportunities to explore multiple departments and career paths

• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion

Ready to build what's next—for your future and the world? Join us at Copeland!

The Team & Role

Copeland’s Information Technology teams design, build, and protect the systems that support our products, manufacturing operations, and enterprise decision-making worldwide. This internship offers hands‑on experience across multiple technology domains, including

AI Engineering and Cybersecurity

As an Information Technology Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on real, active projects that support Copeland’s global business. Depending on project alignment and business need, interns may contribute to cloud‑based data pipelines and analytics

platforms, support enterprise AI and machine learning solutions, assist with cybersecurity and vulnerability management initiatives across IT and OT environments, or develop and enhance internally built applications used in manufacturing operations and engineering

labs.

Interns collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, analytics, data science, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop technical solutions, and support the full technology lifecycle.

This role is ideal for students seeking hands‑on experience with enterprise‑scale systems who are eager to apply technical skills in real‑world environments and contribute to technology solutions that drive business and operational impact.

Potential Internship Roles:

Cybersecurity - Participate in hands‑on projects and gain experience identifying, analyzing, and tracking security vulnerabilities across client‑server environments and web applications. The intern will collaborate with

• security engineers, application owners, and IT teams to strengthen Copeland's security posture.

Data Engineering - Interns will gain experience building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and enterprise data workflows. The intern will collaborate with data engineers, analysts,

• and business stakeholders to improve data quality, enhance data accessibility, and strengthen Copeland's overall data infrastructure.

AI Engineering - Support active enterprise analytics initiatives that are currently used by analytics teams and business stakeholders across the organization. Gain experience collaborating with technical teams to design,

• test, and optimize AI‑driven solutions that enhance automation, insights, and decision‑making across the organization.

Summer 2027 Internship Term

May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Key Responsibilities & Your Day-to-Day

As an Information Technology Intern, you’ll work on real projects that support Copeland’s data, applications, security, and analytics systems. Depending on your assignment, you may:

• Support the development, testing, and improvement of applications, data pipelines, or technology tool
• Assist with data collection, validation, and basic analysis to support business and operational needs
• Help investigate and document technical issues, including data or security findings
• Participate in coding, testing, debugging, and documentation activities
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to translate business needs into technical work
• Learn and follow best practices for development, security, and system reliability

What You Bring

• Coursework or experience in areas such as programming, data analytics, cyber security, or software development
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and tools
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well on a team
• Ownership mindset and follow‑through on assigned tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Exposure to programming languages (such as Python, SQL, C# or similar)
• Interest in areas like data engineering, AI/ML, cybersecurity, or application development
• Experience with cloud platforms or modern development tools (through coursework or projects)
• Examples of hands‑on learning through class projects, internships, or personal work
• Anticipated Graduation of December 2027 or May 2028

Why Copeland?

• Conversion focused program offering competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible dress code and collaborative work environment
• Access to social, networking, and professional development events
• Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 51 miles from the internship location.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorshipfor work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.