Mercury Marine - Systems/Software Engineering Intern

Brunswick • Fond du Lac, WI

166d • $18 - $27

About The Position

As a Systems/Software Engineering Co-op on the Connected Operations and Analytics (CO&A) team, you will play an integral role in supporting systems, application, and analytics development for Mercury Marine Global Operations. We are looking for a self-starter with passion for data-driven culture, analytics, and systems/application development. Working in a partnership with subject matter experts, the CO&A team is responsible for connecting, collecting, analyzing, and publishing data from operational equipment and systems within multiple manufacturing plants. This work will help digitize Mercury's manufacturing process. This Co-op position will support Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) initiatives. Initial responsibilities will be focused on backlog of feature development for ongoing projects in CO&A iterative/agile workflow. Role provides opportunity for expanded responsibilities in Systems Engineering, Project Management, APIs, Microsoft Power Apps, Power BI, Database Administration, Data Science/Engineering, and Advanced Analytics (ML/AI) development.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant degree with a controls/systems/analytics emphasis
• Ability to quickly learn Ignition (Inductive Automation) and Power BI (Microsoft) software
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full co-op term running January to August 2026 or June to December 2026
• The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your university
• Dependable, self-motivated, and engaged learner
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
• Permanent US Work Authorization required

Responsibilities

• Work with full-time team members located in multiple different operational plants, assisting with projects and analysis
• Collaborate with Systems and Analytics Engineers, Controls/Automation Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers across the business per project
• Connect, collect, and analyze data from different types of operational equipment
• Utilize SQL queries to help retrieve data stored in databases (on-site and cloud/Azure)
• Create operational dashboards, data visualizations, and reporting
• Create Realtime Dashboards via Ignition by Inductive Automation
• Develop software applications to help collect or deliver data to many manufacturing personnel throughout the organization
• Participate in regular updates with management within the different plants
• Data processing and analysis with scripting languages (R, Python)

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a professional setting
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Feedback and performance reviews throughout the assignment
• Anticipated pay range of $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree