Data Automation Engineer Intern

About the role

Quartz is seeking a curious, analytical, and technology‑driven Data Automation Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The internship offers hands‑on experience supporting enterprise automation systems, troubleshooting complex workflows, and developing innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Networking and team‑building opportunities
• Week‑long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1‑4, 2027)
• Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius
• Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support
• Mock interview and résumé development workshops
• Job shadowing opportunities
• Paid volunteer experience
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Responsibilities

• Investigate and troubleshoot automation workflows and system integrations
• Analyze logs and system data to identify root causes of issues
• Assist with monitoring, supporting, and maintaining automated processes
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve support tickets and operational challenges
• Create and enhance technical documentation for automation solutions
• Develop scripts and tools to improve system monitoring and operational visibility
• Participate in automation initiatives designed to reduce manual work and improve reliability
• Work with APIs, databases, servers, networks, and cloud‑based technologies

Learning Opportunities

• Enterprise automation and workflow management
• Systems administration fundamentals
• API integrations and data movement processes
• Log analysis and troubleshooting techniques
• Technical documentation best practices
• AI‑assisted automation and emerging technologies
• Monitoring and alerting solutions
• Professional software development and operational support practices

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in data analytics, automation engineering, systems administration, or a related career path
• Ability to work 40 hours per week from June to August 2027
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028
• Basic scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python
• Residency within a 3‑hour radius of Madison, WI and willingness to travel to headquarters for the June 1‑4, 2027 retreat and final presentation (late July/early August)
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Access to high‑speed, non‑satellite Internet for remote work (hardware provided by the company)