2026 Information Technology Internship Opportunities

Copeland • Sidney, OH

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About The Position

At Copeland, we’re driven by purpose and powered by people. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions that make a difference for people and the planet. As an intern, you’ll be immersed in meaningful work, supported by expert mentors, and empowered to explore your potential across multiple areas of our business. This is a 3-4 month paid learning experience where you’ll have the chance to connect with other interns and engage with leaders across Copeland. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to helping you grow—both personally and professionally. From day one, you’ll contribute your ideas, build meaningful skills, and take part in hands-on projects that make a real impact on our business and the world around us.

Copeland’s Information Technology teams design, build, and protect the systems that support our products, manufacturing operations, and enterprise decision-making worldwide. This internship offers hands-on experience across multiple technology domains, including Data Engineering, AI Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Shop Floor / Engineering Lab Applications. As an Information Technology Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on real, active projects that support Copeland’s global business. Depending on project alignment and business need, interns may contribute to cloud-based data pipelines and analytics platforms, support enterprise AI and machine learning solutions, assist with cybersecurity and vulnerability management initiatives across IT and OT environments, or develop and enhance internally built applications used in manufacturing operations and engineering labs. Interns collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, analytics, data science, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop technical solutions, and support the full technology lifecycle. This role is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience with enterprise-scale systems who are eager to apply technical skills in real-world environments and contribute to technology solutions that drive business and operational impact.

Requirements

• Coursework or experience in areas such as programming, data analytics, cyber security, or software development
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and tools
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well on a team
• Ownership mindset and follow-through on assigned tasks
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Exposure to programming languages (such as Python, SQL, C# or similar)
• Interest in areas like data engineering, AI/ML, cybersecurity, or application development
• Experience with cloud platforms or modern development tools (through coursework or projects)
• Examples of hands-on learning through class projects, internships, or personal work
• Anticipated Graduation of May 2027

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and improvement of applications, data pipelines, or technology tools
• Assist with data collection, validation, and basic analysis to support business and operational needs
• Help investigate and document technical issues, including data or security findings
• Participate in coding, testing, debugging, and documentation activities
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to translate business needs into technical work
• Learn and follow best practices for development, security, and system reliability

Benefits

• Conversion focused program offering competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible dress code and collaborative work environment
• Access to social, networking, and professional development events
• Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 51 miles from the internship location.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern