About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.?
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Shape a Sustainable Future with Copeland
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.
What to Expect
Real projects with real impact-from day one
Mentorship from leaders who are invested in your growth
Opportunities to explore multiple departments and career paths
A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion
Ready to build what's next-for your future and the world? Join us at Copeland!
The Team & Role
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.
Potential Internship Roles:
Cybersecurity - Participate in hands-on projects and gain experience identifying, analyzing, and tracking security vulnerabilities across client-server environments and web applications. The intern will collaborate with security engineers, application owners, and IT teams to strengthen Copeland's security posture.
Data Engineering - Interns will gain experience building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and enterprise data workflows. The intern will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to improve data quality, enhance data accessibility, and strengthen Copeland's overall data infrastructure.
AI Engineering - Support active enterprise analytics initiatives that are currently used by analytics teams and business stakeholders across the organization. Gain experience collaborating with technical teams to design, test, and optimize AI-driven solutions that enhance automation, insights, and decision-making across the organization.
Shop Floor/Lab Development - Through hands-on project work, the intern will help implement new functionality, optimize database queries, support API updates, and document technical solutions strengthening system reliability and enabling more efficient operations. The Intern will support Copeland's internally developed manufacturing and engineering systems by contributing to the design, enhancement, and troubleshooting of application features.
Available Terms with Start & End Dates:
Summer - 5/18/26 - 8/14/26
Key Responsibilities & Your Day-to-Day
As an Information Technology Intern, you'll work on real projects that support Copeland's data, applications, security, and analytics systems. Depending on your assignment, you may:
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
What You Bring
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Why Copeland?
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.
Work Authorization ?
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.?
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Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.?
Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.
