Data Engineer Intern - Connected Systems and Data Platform

Tennant Company•Golden Valley, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2026. The Data Engineer intern will work within the Connected Systems and Data Platform team, focusing on areas such as autonomous robots, IoT/Connected machines, Cloud computing, and new power sources. The role involves contributing to the delivery of award-winning products and services, collaborating with teams to drive data-driven value creation for Tennant Company and its customers. The intern will sit at the nexus of Connected Systems, Data, and Autonomy, and is expected to be passionate about learning and applying new technologies to solve complex problems within a continuous improvement growth culture.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Understanding of cloud-based platforms (Azure or AWS), full-stack web development skills (front-end & back-end), and Machine learning/Artificial Intelligence.
Strong background in SW architecture, design, and implementation.
Understanding of IoT and/or Data systems. Incorporation of data from multiple legacy and new sources (ETL/data curation/storage/processing).
Knowledge/Experience with the following platforms/frameworks - Serverless technologies, IoT frameworks (Azure or AWS), front-end web framework and libraries, databases & storage, web testing frameworks, API development, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Python/R, C#/Java programming experience.
Exposure to requirements management tools (ex. Enterprise Architect, Visure, DOORs etc.), defect tracking (JIRA) and SCM tools (ex. Bitbucket, GitHub).
Experience in testing & automation is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in emerging technologies such as Cloud computing, IoT, Data Lakes, Machine Learning, AI.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve offerings for Tennant’s Connected platforms & services, focusing on automation, reusability, scalability, maintainability, and security.
Work closely with product managers, architects, and other cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-designed, implemented, and documented solutions.
Expand and build out Tennant’s Connected Services capabilities in the areas of Connected systems, multi-source data ingestion, data lake development, analytics/insights development & presentation.
Develop and document web architecture. Conduct quick Proof-of-Concept (POCs) to de-risk development. Collaborate and provide technical leadership to vendors and design services.
Develop tools to automate report generation for business partners and leaders.
Represent Tennant Company at conferences, consortiums, external partner discussions.