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Summer 2026 - Data Engineering Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Kansas, Wichita
Sep 12, 2025
Your Job At Koch, Inc. our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. But Koch Inc. isn't just Koch. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day. Industry leaders like Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, and Guardian manufacture many of the materials that go into your home. We even have companies who create transformative technology and fuel transportation, like Infor, Molex and Flint Hills Resources! Koch has been selected as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S for 2025 by WayUp. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late-May to early August 2026. At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they have. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today! Our Team At Koch Engineered Solutions, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for complex industrial challenges. Our IT Data and Analytics team plays a critical role in bridging the gap between data products and software engineering by building the infrastructure and integrations that power data-driven decision-making. We are seeking a curious and motivatedData Engineering Internwho is passionate about coding, problem-solving, and working closely with business stakeholders to turn data challenges into real-world solutions. This internship is based on site in Wichita, KS and designed for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in data engineering. What You Will Do Collaborate with Data Scientists, Data Architects, BI Engineers, and business stakeholders to understand problem statements and translate them into technical solutions Clean, transform, and integrate data from various sources (structured and unstructured). Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance of data workflows. Document data architecture, workflows, and best practices. Develop and maintain data integrations, pipelines, and repositories using SQL, Python, and scripting languages Apply object-oriented programming concepts to build scalable and maintainable data engineering solutions Dive into data details and perform analysis and synthesis to identify opportunities for process improvements Take ownership of assigned coding tasks and troubleshoot issues independently, escalating thoughtfully when necessary Gain exposure to modern cloud-based data platforms such as AWS and Snowflake Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to gain exposure to Agile project management and team collaboration practices Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Currently enrolled in a degree program related to one of the following areas: Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field Familiarity with Python. Experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from relational databases. Initiative, natural curiosity, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for fast-paced learning Eligible for full-time employment by August 2027 Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a Visa transfer or Visa sponsorship What Will Put You Ahead Willingness to learn and interest in using cloud platforms and big data technologies (AWS, Snowflake, Redshift, dbt, git, MS Fabric) Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).