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2025 Summer Data Science/Engineering IT Internship - Grand Rapids, MI

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Steelcase

9d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • Grand Rapids

AI generated summary

  • You must be a full-time student in a relevant STEM field, have programming skills or analytics experience, be curious, manage project ambiguity, and have reliable transportation.
  • You will analyze real-world problems, own projects, collaborate with a global team, and utilize technologies like Python, machine learning, big data tools, and data visualization software.

Requirements

  • - Ability to manage project work that may not be fully defined or is slightly ambiguous
  • - Natural curiosity and ability to learn quickly
  • - Knowledge and applied experience with a structured programming language for our Development roles
  • - Analytical experience, interest, and passion for solving business problems for our Analyst roles
  • - Attending a full time matriculated and nationally accredited baccalaureate or graduate program
  • - Degree focused in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, IT Security, Informatics, Information Science/Technology, Management Information Systems, Security and Risk Analysis, or other relevant STEM majors
  • - Reliable transportation, as many of our sites do not have public transportation available

Responsibilities

  • Taking a complex & real-world problem and break it down into actionable steps
  • Owning projects, and determine and implement solutions
  • Growing your technical and interpersonal skills being challenged by business demands
  • Working on a multi-functional global team with a dedicated mentor
  • Collaborating with other interns in an inter-department group project
  • Working with technologies such as:
  • Python (numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib/seaborn, and TensorFlow/PyTorch), R (tidyverse, caret, and ggplot2), and other scripting languages
  • Front end technologies and libraries
  • Machine Learning
  • C# / C++ / Java
  • Backend Technologies
  • Alternative web-based tech stacks
  • Cloud technologies
  • Visual Studio / Eclipse / Other IDE’s
  • Big Data tools such as Spark, PySpark, Scala, SQL, Apache Pig, Hadoop, HGFS, MapReduce, Data Bricks, etc.
  • Data visualization using open-source libraries (matplotlib, ggplot2) and dedicated applications (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI)
  • And more!

FAQs

What is the location of the internship?

The internship is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

What will my main responsibilities be during the internship?

You will be responsible for taking complex problems and breaking them down into actionable steps, owning projects, collaborating on group projects with other interns, and working on a multi-functional global team with a dedicated mentor.

What technologies will I be working with as an intern?

You will work with various technologies including Python, R, machine learning tools, C#/C++/Java, big data tools like Spark and SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau and PowerBI, and cloud technologies among others.

Who will I be working with during my internship?

You will be placed on an existing team within the organization and will work alongside a group of about 15 other students and senior-level IT analysts who will serve as your mentors.

What type of educational background is required for this internship?

You must be attending a full-time, nationally accredited baccalaureate or graduate program, with a focus in areas such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or other relevant STEM majors.

Is transportation provided for the internship?

Reliable transportation is required, as many of our sites do not have public transportation available.

How does Steelcase prioritize its interns?

Steelcase puts people at the center of everything they do, ensuring that interns gain real-world, hands-on experience and are treated as equal members of the team from the very beginning.

Will there be opportunities for networking during the internship?

Yes, interns will have ample opportunities to network and be exposed to various functions within IT during the summer.

What is the company culture like at Steelcase?

Steelcase promotes an engaging and collaborative work environment, fostering teamwork and innovation while prioritizing the well-being of its employees.

Are there opportunities for growth and learning during the internship?

Absolutely! Interns will grow their technical and interpersonal skills while being challenged by business demands and supported by dedicated mentors.

Does Steelcase have a diverse and inclusive workforce?

Yes, Steelcase values a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and genders to apply.

Can I apply if I’m not pursuing a STEM major?

The internship is specifically targeted towards candidates in relevant STEM majors. Therefore, applicants should be focused in fields such as Computer Science or Information Technology.

What will the inter-department project involve?

Interns will collaborate with others in an inter-department group project, working on real-world tasks from their team’s backlog.

How does Steelcase support employees in hybrid work?

Steelcase allows employees to choose how and where they work, supporting a flexible hybrid work strategy that prioritizes personal working styles and preferences.

What qualities is Steelcase looking for in interns?

Steelcase values interns who are teachable, coachable, adaptable, have a passion for learning, love collaboration, and possess natural curiosity and logical thinking skills.

We help people do their best work by creating places that work better.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Work, at its best, is the wonder of what human beings can make possible. At Steelcase, we help people do their best work by creating places that work better. For over a century, we have designed, manufactured and partnered with the world’s leading organizations to create an expansive range of furnishings and solutions for all the places where work happens — including learning, health and working from home. We are driven to deeply understand the changing realities of work that our customers face. Through human-centered research and critical design-thinking, we uncover insights that lead us to innovation and breakthrough design. Our solutions come to life through talented design professionals and our Steelcase dealer community, who provide local expertise and tailored experiences with the global power of Steelcase. And because we recognize that we must do our best work for the places we all share, we stand together for people and the planet — using our business as a force for good to help the world work better.