Operations Intern (June - August 2027)

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 14,547,000 - 15,842,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation and housing support

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Transportation to work

Job summary

nVent is offering an Operations Internship in Anoka, MN for a 12-week summer full-time program in 2027. Interns will monitor production, perform quality checks, analyze data, and support Lean principles while gaining exposure to global manufacturing operations.

Participants receive $22 per hour, relocation and housing support for eligible candidates, and paid time off/holidays. Transportation to and from work is the responsibility of the intern.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Current junior, graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future. Sponsorship not provided.
• 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.
• Ability to respond and adapt to feedback.
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and adaptability through change.
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily production of various value streams and participating corrective actions.
• Conducts quality inspections utilizing quality tools.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations.
• Learn and support Lean methodologies and principles to become a Lean change agent.
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure procedures are followed and meet quality requirements.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain

Graduating between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028

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: Production

nVent’s Operations 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:

• Monitors daily production of various value streams and participating corrective actions
• Conducts quality inspections utilizing quality tools
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations
• Learn and support the application of Lean Methodologies and Principles to become a Lean change agent
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material into, within and out of assigned work area as needed

Internship Details

• Interns are paid $22 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 Operations 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 a bachelor's degree in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Current Junior, Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
• 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.
• Ability to respond and adapt to feedback in a positive manner.
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership experience

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.

Core Values

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

Benefits Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• 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. 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.