Intern: Digital and IT (Spring 2025)

Volvo • Dublin, VA

447d • $33,280 - $95,680

About The Position

The internship opportunity at Volvo Trucks North America is designed for motivated and tech-savvy individuals pursuing a degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. This role offers hands-on experience in digitalization and IT, allowing interns to work closely with IT professionals on meaningful projects that drive the company's digital transformation efforts.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong passion for technology, digitalization, and innovation.
• Solid foundational knowledge of IT concepts, including hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and cloud computing is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute positively to group discussions.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and take initiative.
• Detail-oriented mindset and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Previous relevant coursework, projects, or internships in IT or digitalization is a bonus.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and cloud computing is a plus.
• Previous relevant coursework, projects, or internships in IT or digitalization is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of digitalization initiatives across various departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation using digital technologies.
• Support the IT team in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware, software, and networking systems.
• Contribute to data management tasks, including data cleansing, migration, and analysis.
• Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution to ensure smooth operation of IT systems.
• Assist in the evaluation and deployment of software applications, tools, and cloud services.
• Aid in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate in team meetings, presenting findings, progress updates, and recommendations.
• Contribute ideas and insights to enhance our digitalization strategy and technology roadmap.

Benefits

• Gain practical, real-world experience in digitalization and IT within a dynamic organizational setting.
• Work closely with experienced IT professionals and receive mentorship throughout the internship.
• Contribute to impactful projects that directly contribute to the company's digital transformation journey.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the IT and digitalization fields.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.
• Possibility of continued engagement or full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees