Summer 2027 - IT Operations Intern

Franklin Electric Co.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Electric invites you to join as an IT Operations Intern for Summer 2027 in Fort Wayne, IN. You will work with the IT Operations team on Service Desk operations, ServiceNow workflow development, and data cleanup, gaining hands-on experience on a real corporate platform.

This internship provides exposure to global processes and collaboration across the organization. Enrolled IT students with strong communication and problem-solving skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Clear, accurate communication.
• Logical problem solving and root-cause analysis.
• Timely decision making.
• Understanding of business processes used by internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Service Operation: Responds to internal customers to resolve technology problems.
• Service Operation: Enters and manages Incident and Service Request tickets in ServiceNow (IT Service Management Application).
• Asset Management: Uses ServiceNow to maintain and track IT assets and inventories.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Business Process Knowledge

Education

Enrolled in College

Pursuing an IT-related degree

Junior/Senior standing

Tools

Microsoft Operating Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summer 2027 - IT Operations Intern

Department: Co-Op / Internship

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Matt Huhn

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

The internship will focus on aspects of IT Operations, specifically Service Desk Operations, ServiceNow Workflow Development, and ServiceNow Data Cleanup. The selected candidate will work alongside existing team members to achieve assigned project goals outlined by supporting management team. The candidate will be able to gain exposure to business involvement on a global platform while building relationships and meeting project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Operation
  • Responds to internal customers to resolve their technology problems.
  • Enters and manages Incident and Service Request tickets in ServiceNow (IT Service Management Application).
• Asset Management
  • Uses ServiceNow to maintain and track IT assets and inventories.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities

• Communication – Delivers accurate, clear, and concise messages orally and/or in writing.
• Problem Solving – Uses a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem, determining the most likely cause by eliminating potential causes of a problem.
• Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares alternatives and makes timely decisions.
• Business Process Knowledge – Understands the process steps and purpose of the important business processes used by internal customers

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in College (required).
• Pursuing an IT related degree (required)
• Junior or Senior Standing (preferred).

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Operation Systems (Required), Microsoft Office (Required)

Learning Outcomes

• The student will be exposed to all aspects of IT Operations while focusing on, learning, and expanding knowledge of Customer Service, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, and Asset Management.

Franklin Electric Intern Program

As a global company, Franklin Electric offers many opportunities to build your experience and knowledge. Our Intern positions offer responsibility, autonomy, and best-in-class training. The Franklin Electric Intern Program includes networking opportunities, lunch and learns, many opportunities for team building (like the competitive Intern Cornhole Tournament), and a presentation to Senior Leaders and Executives in the company.

Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide. Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.