IBM · 15 hours ago
Data Engineer Intern – Client Innovation Center (Entry Level)
Lansing, MI
Internship
Onsite
InternIBM is a leading technology company that offers innovative consulting services through its Client Innovation Centers (CICs). The Data Engineer Intern role provides hands-on exposure to data engineering concepts and practices, supporting data ingestion, transformation, and analytics solutions in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Support data ingestion, transformation, and preparation activities under the guidance of experienced data engineers
Assist with building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using established tools and frameworks
Help validate data quality, accuracy, and completeness across datasets
Contribute to data processing tasks using SQL and programming languages such as Python
Gain exposure to modern data platforms, including cloud-based data lakes and warehouses
Participate in Agile or project-based delivery activities such as stand-ups and sprint reviews
Help document data flows, pipeline logic, and implementation details
Build technical and professional skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on project work
Qualification
Required
Coursework or hands-on experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field
Basic programming experience in Python or another programming language gained through coursework, labs, or projects
Foundational understanding of SQL and relational data concepts
Familiarity with core data concepts such as tables, schemas, transformations, and data validation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach tasks using structured, logical thinking
Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment
Ability to work effectively in a technology-driven consulting environment where tools, platforms, and client needs evolve over time
Willingness to learn new tools, platforms, and data technologies in a delivery setting
Ability to learn new tools, techniques, and technologies in a delivery setting
Ability to follow established processes and seek guidance when needed
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
Exposure to ETL/ELT concepts or tools through coursework or projects
Familiarity with modern data platforms or tools (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Spark, Airflow, or similar)
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud) through labs or academic projects
Experience working with datasets for analytics or machine learning coursework
Participation in team-based academic projects, hackathons, internships, or capstone courses
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, AI, or a related field
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
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