Manufacturing Automaton Intern (June - August 2027)

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation and housing support

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

nVent is offering a Mobile Robotics & Automation Internship based in Anoka, MN for the summer of 2027. This 12-week, full-time internship provides exposure to production automation projects, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on development with cobots.

Interns receive paid time off, housing support eligibility, and the potential for future opportunities. Ideal candidates are engineering students with strong communication and detail-oriented skills, willing to learn, and able to work

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an engineering or related major (ME/EE/CE/CS/IE/Robotics).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future; no sponsorship.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Attention to detail and organization skills.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with all levels.
• Energy to learn and adapt through change.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify production automation needs.
• Assist planning and implementation of capital projects for automation.
• Develop standard documents to support automated processes.
• Experiment with cobots and develop use cases for R&D or Production.
• Partner with peers to achieve process excellence.

Skills

Engineering student

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering major (ME/EE/CE/CS/IE/Robotics/Mechatronics)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. Early Careers at nVent Innovation, inclusion, and growth. By joining nVent, you have the opportunity to help build a more sustainable and electrified world, to be celebrated for bringing your authentic self to work and bring forward bold ideas that drive your personal and professional growth. Our culture of positive energy, integrity and respect will be the fuel you need to launch a purposeful, exciting career. Dream big, expect development and plug into our growing, global community where your diverse skills and talents will be deployed to make a difference in todays electrified world.

Operations Intern: Mobile Robotics & Automation Intern

nVent’s Mobile Robotics & Automation Internship will provide the opportunity to support a variety of facets of day to day plant operations, gaining exposure and valuable development experiences within a global manufacturing organization. This is a 12-week full-time internship during summer 2027. In this position, you will get to:

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify short-term and long-term needs for production automation
• Contribute to planning and implementation of capital projects involving automated and semi-automated processes and equipment
• Develop standard documents to support automated and semi-automated processes
• Experiment with a low-capacity cobot and develop use cases for R&D or Production
• Collaborate with peers to achieve process excellence

Internship Details

• Interns are paid $25 per hour
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work
• Relocation and housing support is available for eligible candidates
• Interns and Co-ops receive paid time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent

Location: The Manufacturing Automation Internship is based out of our facility in Anoka, MN.

What You Will Experience in this Position:

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

Training & Development:

Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.

Community:

Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.

Mentorship & Networking:

Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an engineering or related major (ME, EE, CE, CS, IE, Mfg. Eng, Robotics/Automation, Mechatronics)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S now and in the future. nVent does not offer sponsorship to candidates.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and countries.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.