Summer 2027 Global Business Strategy Development Intern

Department: Internship

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

The Global Business Strategy Development Intern is a contributor to business analytics projects focused on data curation, insights, internal/external digital tool development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

Key Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Translate business questions into specific data and reporting requirements
• Design & develop data models using relational databases
• Develop & monitor Power BI reports that deliver actionable insights
• Validate internal data for integrity, identify gaps, collaborate to resolve gaps
• Train users & present findings of analyses
• Maintain project documentation
• Gather & analyze data for ad hoc analysis
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned
  
  

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient at data analysis in Excel & Power BI
• Experience with relational database modeling, including creating and managing data models
• Effectively communicates information & responds to questions in person-to-person & small group situations
• Maintains confidentiality & uses discretion with business information
• Reads & understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, procedure manuals

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree, preferably in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Business, or Finance.
• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student status is preferred.

Computer Skills

• Familiarity with relational databases, Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or other), and Microsoft Office suite
• Nice to have: SQL, Python, DBA

Physical Activities

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
  • Continually required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
  • Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
  • Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Environmental Conditions

• This position is not subjected to harmful environmental conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  

Franklin Electric has reviewed this job description to ensure that it includes the role’s essential functions and basic duties. The job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the work described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Franklin Electric reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the company deems appropriate.

Franklin Electric Intern Program

As a global company, Franklin Electric offers many opportunities to build your experience and knowledge. Our Intern positions offer responsibility, autonomy, and best-in-class training. The Franklin Electric Intern Program includes networking opportunities, lunch and learns, many opportunities for team building (like the competitive Intern Cornhole Tournament), and a presentation to Senior Leaders and Executives in the company.

Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide.