We have an opening for an enthusiastic IT Intern in our Eau Claire, WI office. As a member of our Industrial IT team, this person will be a part of supporting industry-leading projects that bring the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to life for mainstream manufacturers in food & beverage, consumer products, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, dairy, and brewing.
The position is for current and active engineering students only and is a temporary internship requiring part-time work in the Spring and full-time work during the summer of 2026. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US with no restrictions. For effective mentorship and exposure, the position requires daily attendance at our office and not subject to remote work.
About the Job
Under general supervision, perform entry-level IT / engineering tasks to assist teams working on Network Security and IT related projects. The Internship will include learning and exposure to physical network design and application support, switch configurations and troubleshooting. Additional responsibilities may include maintaining records and performing other related work as delegated by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must be currently enrolled as a full-time student studying toward an Associate or Bachelors’ degree in Network Security / Information Technology.
- A minimum of 1-2 related internships with relevant experience in an IT-related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively (writing and verbal) in English
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Exposure to the Following is a Plus
- Cisco firewall and switch configuration / troubleshooting
- VMware ESXi configuration and troubleshooting
- Microsoft Server configuration and troubleshooting
- Physical network design, and application support
- Industrial networks
- Rockwell Automation exposure
- CCNA Certifications
- Working knowledge of VMware virtualization
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems (Microsoft Certifications a plus)
- IoT experience, including hobby projects with Raspberry Pi or Arduino
- Working knowledge of python scripting
- Application troubleshooting skill set
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Visio, Project, etc.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Automation systems, software, and equipment
