Data Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Data & Analytics team for summer 2025! As the Data Engineering Intern, you will perform data engineering activities, using multiple tools and techniques, to ensure build out of a robust, resilient, and rationalized hybrid data ecosystem on Azure and Google Cloud platforms based on Ingredion’s analytics governance guidelines as well as industry best practices.

Your role will be:

• Demonstrating understanding of Azure tools such as Data Factory, Analysis Services, Databricks, Power Apps, Power BI, Purview, etc.
• Demonstrating understanding of Google Cloud tools such as Big Query, PubSub, DataFlow, Cloud Composer, AI platform, Dataplex, etc.
• Utilizing above skills to:
  • Identify ingestion, storage, and processing needs in current analytics ecosystem, and develop or modify frameworks that to automate and parametrize these functions.
  • Design and build a data catalog that includes business, technical, and operational metadata.
• Working closely across the teams and participate in project initiatives, making recommendations and troubleshooting technical issues and refining processes.  

Your profile needs these qualifications:

• Progress towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated programming skills in Python, SQL, and at least one ETL tool (like Google Cloud Dataflow, Azure Data Factory, Airflow, DataStage, Talend, or Informatica).
• Ability to analyze and profile data.
• A deep understanding of data engineering, platform engineering, data modeling, data management, and DevOps concepts.
• Ability to easily understand and debug complex data pipelines and logic to ingest, process, and store data.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure platform and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Preferably both.
• A methodical and a detail-oriented way of thinking.
• Ability to quickly learn new tool/technologies and must have strong communication and listening skills.

You’ll need these skills to be successful:

• Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving
• Desire to see and create results

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Ingredion Total Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary, housing stipends, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.

We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as:

• Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
• Internship Program Events & Activities
• Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Buddy Program
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
• Achieve Recognition Program
• Perkspot Discount Program

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Relocation Available:

No

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.