Data Engineer Internship

Job Description

Description:

Middleby Corporation is a global leader in commercial and residential kitchen and food processing solutions. Our innovation-led strategy places technology at the heart of our operations. As part of our Digital Technology team, you’ll contribute to the next generation of smart, data-driven analytical solutions across global markets.

Are you passionate about data, cloud platforms, and real-world analytics challenges? Middleby is seeking a motivated Data Engineering Intern to join our Digital Technology team for Summer 2025. This internship will give you exposure to enterprise-scale data systems, Azure cloud tools, and cross-functional collaboration on real business problems.

You’ll assist with building, testing, and optimizing modern data pipelines and gain experience in technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and Python. The internship offers mentorship from seasoned professionals and the chance to contribute to impactful projects within our global organization.

Responsibilities:

Support Data Pipeline Development: Assist in building and modifying ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory and Synapse Analytics.

Data Exploration & Profiling: Conduct initial data analysis using SQL and Python, helping assess data quality, completeness, and structure.

Cloud Data Workflows: Work with cloud-based storage (e.g., Azure Data Lake) and contribute to optimizing performance for ingestion pipelines.

Documentation: Create technical documentation for processes, scripts, and configurations you contribute to.

Collaborative Projects: Participate in team scrums, engage with stakeholders, and gain insights into the broader business applications of data.

Experiment with Innovation: Test out new Azure services in sandbox environments like Microsoft Fabric and share findings with the team.

Who You Are:

Currently Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Academic Exposure to cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, and basic understanding of data engineering concepts.

Comfortable with Code: You have experience writing scripts in SQL and/or Python (either through coursework or personal projects).

Detail-Oriented: You love digging into data and noticing inconsistencies others might miss.

Fast Learner & Communicator: You’re eager to pick up new tools and can explain your ideas clearly.

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience working with cloud data technologies.

Exposure to large-scale enterprise data and analytics operations.

Mentorship and technical training from experienced engineers.

Networking opportunities across the Digital Technology and Business teams.

Interested in joining our team this summer? We’d love to hear from you—submit your resume today!

Middleby Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.Requirements: