AI Intern (Summer 2027)

Program Overview

Werner’s internship program offers executive‑level mentorship and coaching, company‑sponsored project management/Lean Six Sigma training and certification, networking events with internal and external customers, and large‑scale summer projects in collaboration with fellow interns and business leaders. Interns have the opportunity to shadow various departments, work on individual and group projects that drive change, and may be considered for year‑long internships or full‑time employment after graduation.

Job Summary

This internship provides hands‑on experience supporting business process automation and emerging AI solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot tools. The intern will work closely with business stakeholders and IT to document requirements, test solutions, and support ongoing improvements, gaining exposure to structured development practices, continuous‑improvement methodologies, and practical automation applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining basic business process automations using Microsoft Power Platform to improve efficiency across departments.
• Support the development and testing of AI‑powered tools and Copilot‑based solutions under senior guidance.
• Partner with business teams and IT to gather information about current processes and document requirements for automation projects.
• Document workflows, solution designs, and testing results to support project implementation and knowledge sharing.
• Follow established development standards and security guidelines when creating or updating automation solutions.
• Monitor existing automations and AI tools, report issues, and assist with troubleshooting and performance improvements.
• Participate in Agile project meetings and continuous‑improvement efforts to identify opportunities for process enhancements and incremental value creation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in IT or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of automation logic and/or basic scripting (Python, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Strong communication skills, especially the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Basic understanding of LLM principles, prompt engineering, and experience using LLM applications (ChatGPT, Copilot).
• Basic experience with workflow automation tools (UIPath, Power Automate, n8n).
• Basic experience using agentic AI frameworks.

Benefits

• Executive‑level mentorship and coaching.
• Company‑sponsored project management/Lean Six Sigma training and certification.
• Networking events with internal and external customers and fellow interns.
• Individual and group projects that drive change and deliver impactful business results.
• Large‑scale summer projects in collaboration with business leaders.
• Opportunities to shadow various departments to help determine career path.
• Potential for year‑long internships and full‑time employment post‑graduation.

Pay

Up to $19 per hour, dependent on year in college.

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award‑winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper‑Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, the company provides electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory‑management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. With over 450 employees, Werner maintains a family‑oriented culture focused on exceptional customer service and continuous improvement, recognized as a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner.