Lean Intern (June - August 2027)

nVent

Blaine, MN

Full Time

Posted September 25, 2026

$22 - $22/hr

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

By joining nVent, you have the opportunity to help build a more sustainable and electrified world, to be celebrated for bringing your authentic self to work and bring forward bold ideas that drive your personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Spend time in manufacturing areas observing processes, documenting cycle times, and identifying value-added versus non-value-added activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, visual management, shadow boards, and workspace organization.
Assist with a variety of operational improvement projects, such as: Creating or updating tool shadow boards for workstations Updating workstation and floor location labels Assembling carts for material movement within and between work cells Scanning and organizing documents into retention folders Updating Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents
Partner with operations and support teams to understand needs, communicate updates, and help implement improvements.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.
Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.
Community : Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.
Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Production and Inventory control, Engineering.
Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
Ability to complete a 12-week Full-Time Summer internship from May/June-August 2027 in Blaine, MN.
Candidates applying for nVent's Co-Op and Internship Program must have current work authorization and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. nVent does not provide work authorization 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
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated leadership experience

Benefits & Perks

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.