Innovation Internship

Belden; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden's US Internship Program offers current students a 12-week, project-based internship to gain hands-on experience in business solutions and project management while working with a global team.

Interns will be immersed in cross-functional activities across R&D, Products, Platform/Software, Solutions, and Strategy & Operations, with assignments defined in early 2027 to align with real-time priorities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical field with business coursework is expected.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities are valued.
• Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments and authorization to work in the country of employment.

Skills

Engineering

Computer Science

Data Analytics

Business coursework

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Analytics

Job description

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Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Belden’s US Internship Program offers current students an opportunity to work on important business projects, collaborate with experienced managers and deliver real results for the organization. Over 12 weeks, you will gain hands‑on experience crafting business solutions while developing project management skills, interpersonal skills, and function‑specific knowledge.

As a member of our 2027 US Internship Program, you’ll be fully immersed in a global team of experts eager to teach and learn from you along the way. These fast-paced, project-based internship positions are ideal for students who are interested in developing themselves professionally, while also making a substantial contribution to the company. You’ll work towards goals, deliver results, and present to business leaders.

Innovation function is a centralized organization that brings together cross‑functional, technology‑driven capabilities to differentiate solution offerings, drive customer‑relevant outcomes, and fuel digitalization initiatives.

Teams and internship opportunities within this function include R&D, Products, Platform/Software, Solutions, and Strategy & Operations. Exact internship assignments will be defined in early 2027 to ensure intern projects are focused on real‑time priorities where work can have substantive impact and deliver value to all.

Innovation internship roles provide opportunities to work out of locations including Chicago, IL; Richmond, IN; Carmel, IN; Tucson, AZ.

Successful Innovation Intern candidates will offer:

• Current enrollment with pursuit of bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field of study combined with Business coursework and/or acumen
• Technical internship or work experiencein technical writing, data analytics, project management, and/or hands‑on laboratory work along with business acumen and technical curiosity
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities
• High learning agility, a drive to take initiative, accountability, and a bias for action
• Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments, authorization to work in the country of employment

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status for this position, now or in the future.

Belden offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible.

Applicants can expect a compensation range of $27-37/hour. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant ’ s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.