Mobile Robotics & Automation Intern

Job Description

About the Company: nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, focused on ensuring a more secure world through inventive electrical solutions. They design, manufacture, market, install, and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes. Their robust portfolio of industry-leading brands includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE. nVent emphasizes innovation, inclusion, and growth, aiming to build a more sustainable and electrified world. Their culture is characterized by positive energy, integrity, and respect.

Early Careers at nVent
Joining nVent provides an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable, electrified world, be celebrated for authenticity, and bring forward bold ideas for personal and professional growth. The company fosters a culture of positive energy, integrity, and respect, offering a purposeful and exciting career path with a focus on development within a growing, global community where diverse skills make a difference.

Job Title: Mobile Robotics & Automation Intern

Internship Overview
nVent’s Mobile Robotics & Automation Internship offers a 12-week full-time opportunity during Summer 2026. Interns will support various facets of day-to-day plant operations, gaining valuable exposure and development experiences within a global manufacturing organization, particularly in the realm of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR).

Location: Anoka, MN

In This Position, You Will Get To:

• Learn the application of AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) and AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot).
• Learn and create video training by translating AGV/AMR knowledge for users at different levels.
• Learn, create, and monitor daily usages of AGV & AMR to support material handling in productions.
• Learn and create inspection checklists of AGV & AMR.
• Learn, collect, analyze, and summarize data to prepare reports and recommend solutions for AGV/AMR issues.
• Assist with usability testing to validate and improve UI/UX design.
• Perform manual testing to uncover issues not covered by the robot’s fleet manager.
• Support the expansion of AGV/AMR usage at new and international production sites.

Internship Details:

• Interns are paid $25 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.

What You Will Experience In This Position:

• Training & Development: On-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities foster business acumen and leadership skills within a global organization.
• Community: Join a community of early career professionals with a peer-led committee organizing social, professional, and service-related activities. Interns are also invited to join Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for networking, professional development, and volunteer opportunities.
• Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers, and senior leaders. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who act as formal and informal mentors.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an engineering or related major (ME, EE, CE, CS, IE, Robotics/Automation, Mechatronics).
• Students from non-engineering majors with AMR/AGV knowledge and video-content skills are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience with AMR/AGV systems or creating video content is a plus but not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S now and in the future; nVent does not offer sponsorship.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and countries.

nVent’s Commitment to Employees & Community:

• Dynamic Global Reach: Diverse operations around the world offer career opportunities and impact.
• Community Involvement: Encourages and supports philanthropic activities of employees worldwide through the nVent in Action matching program for non-profit and educational organizations.
• Core Values: Innovative & adaptable, dedicated to absolute integrity, customer-first focused, respectful and team-oriented, optimistic and energizing, and accountable for performance.

Benefit Overview (for eligible full-time employees, provided for context of overall company benefits):

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

Diversity & Inclusion:
At nVent, people are their most valuable asset. They connect and protect customers with inventive electrical solutions, and believe that inclusion and diversity, celebrating and encouraging authenticity, sparks growth. nVent is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.