Operations Intern (June - August 2027)

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. 

YOU HAVE:  

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