Mobile Robotics & Automation Intern – Summer 2026

About the Role

During the internship you will learn the application of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), create video training for users, monitor daily robot usage, develop inspection checklists, and analyze data to recommend solutions. You will also conduct usability and manual testing to improve UI/UX and support the rollout of AGV/AMR technology to new and international production sites. • Support day‑to‑day plant operations using AGV and AMR systems • Create video training materials for users of varying skill levels • Monitor and log daily AGV/AMR usage to aid material handling • Develop inspection checklists for AGV/AMR equipment • Collect, analyze, and report data to recommend solutions for AGV/AMR issues • Perform usability testing and manual testing to improve UI/UX and uncover defects • Assist in expanding AGV/AMR deployment to new and international production sites

Key Responsibilities

• ▸agv/amr ops
• ▸video training
• ▸usage monitoring
• ▸inspection checklists
• ▸data analysis
• ▸usability testing

What You Bring

Candidates must be pursuing an engineering or related major, be authorized to work in the U.S., and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Preferred qualities include proficiency with Microsoft Office, demonstrated leadership, and a willingness to work with diverse teams from various cultural backgrounds. • Required: engineering or related major, U.S. work authorization, strong communication, detail‑oriented, collaborative, resilient • Preferred: proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, demonstrated leadership, ability to work with diverse teams

Requirements

• ▸engineering
• ▸work authorization
• ▸communication
• ▸detail‑oriented
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸leadership

Benefits

The Mobile Robotics & Automation Internship is a 12‑week, full‑time summer 2026 program located in Anoka, MN. Interns are paid $25 per hour, are responsible for their own transportation, and may receive relocation and housing support if eligible. Outstanding performers may be offered a follow‑on internship or a full‑time position at nVent. Beyond day‑to‑day tasks, the program provides on‑the‑job training, structured learning, and exposure to leadership. A peer‑led community organizes social, professional, and service activities, while Employee Resource Groups foster inclusion and networking. Formal and informal mentors across the organization help guide your career development. nVent is committed to strengthening the communities where its employees live, offering a matching philanthropy program and emphasizing core values like innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, optimism, and accountability. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, various leaves, well‑being programs, and legal/identity theft protection. • Paid $25 per hour with relocation/housing support for eligible candidates • Receive paid time off, sick leave, volunteer time, holidays, and potential for further internship or full‑time offer • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSAs, disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, backup care, well‑being program, legal/identity theft protection

Work Environment

Onsite