Manufacturing Operations Management Intern

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is now hiring for a Manufacturing Operations Management Intern in Faribault, MN!

Daikin Applied is a global leader in providing innovative HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial applications. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Operations Intern to join our dynamic Manufacturing supervisor team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience within a leading organization. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Faribault, MN - in office 5 days per week

Timeline: This Internship opportunity is for May-August 2026

What's in it for you:

• You will have the opportunity to own a meaningful, real-life projects in our Manufacturing plant that can directly create a positive impact on Daikin Applied's HVAC Development

• An opportunity to build relationships with other students beyond your department

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

What you will do:

• Shadow an Operations Supervisor and learn the day in a life of a Supervisor in a Manufacturing environment.

• Work on a continuous improvement projects.

• Collect, analyze, report daily production metrics

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in Operations, Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• 1 year experience working with mechanical designs

• Exposure to using Excel formulas or programming

• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Basic understanding of Statistics

The typical hourly pay rate for this position is $21/hr - $24/hr. Thisrepresentsthe pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.