IT Systems Developer Internship - Summer 2027

SYSTEMS DEVELOPER INTERN - SUMMER 2027

Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN 

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

Your Internship Experience:

• Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 24 – August 13, 2027): Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact.
• Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom.
• Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration.
• A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and good-natured team members who are invested in your success.
• Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.

Your Impact:

• Development & Modification: Create or modify software programs, covering design, coding, configuration, testing, installation, and technical support.
• Support & Troubleshooting: Maintain and troubleshoot existing systems, identifying and resolving issues within software processes.
• Customer & Problem Support: Provide problem-solving solutions for both customers and internal systems, including routine and on-call production support.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers and process leads to discuss development requests and SAP project requirements.
• Solutions & Evaluation: Assess business and system opportunities, recommending improvements and implementing complex solutions when needed.
• Planning & Estimating: Provide estimates and planning for development tasks, ensuring clear project timelines and objectives.
• Testing & Debugging: Perform testing and debugging of programs to ensure they meet project specifications and function smoothly.
• Documentation: Create and update technical documentation for software projects, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• System Integration: Assist in integrating new software modules into existing systems, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms.

What You Bring:

• Education: Current enrollment in bachelor’s Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028. GPA of 3.0+ preferred. 
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Understanding of data warehousing and data engineering principals
  • Interest in developing dashboards/reports/visualizations
  • Desire to learn how to utilize Microsoft Fabric
  • Critical thinking/problem solving
  • Strong communication skills, able to present data insights clearly to various audiences.
  • Team player, comfortable collaborating with others to achieve shared goals