Manufacturing Systems Intern — Data & Automation

Danfoss; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Drives is offering a Manufacturing Systems Intern position for summer 2027 in Milwaukee, WI. You will work on modernizing data tools, refining shop floor data collection, and supporting an internal MES project.

You will build reports and dashboards, automate processes, and collaborate with engineers and shop floor teams to document data structures and workflows. This paid internship emphasizes hands‑on learning and real impact in manufacturing analytics.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Systems, or Data Analytics.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; exposure to SQL, Power BI, Power Apps, Python, databases or related programming tech.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and interest in using tech for manufacturing challenges.
• Effective communication; ability to collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality and business teams.
• Organized, curious, and self‑motivated with a willingness to learn new tech and propose ideas.

Responsibilities

• Modernize legacy Microsoft Access databases using SQL Server, Power Platform, and related tools.
• Support the development of an internal MES to improve data collection and visibility on the shop floor.
• Build reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to identify trends and support informed decisions.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and explore AI‑assisted reporting and data analysis solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, shop floor employees, and business users to document workflows, data structures, and system changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Computer Science

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Information Systems

Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Power Platform

Python

Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Danfoss Drives is offering a Manufacturing Systems Intern position for summer 2027 in Milwaukee, WI. You will work on modernizing data tools, refining shop floor data collection, and supporting an internal MES project.

You will build reports and dashboards, automate processes, and collaborate with engineers and shop floor teams to document data structures and workflows. This paid internship emphasizes hands‑on learning and real impact in manufacturing analytics.