Guardian Industries (a Koch Company) is seeking a Data Science Intern to join our team this coming Summer 2026 in Auburn Hills, MI!
Who are we?
At Koch Industries, our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. But Koch Industries isn’t just Koch. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day. Industry leaders like Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, and Guardian manufacture many of the materials that go into your home. We even have companies who create transformative technology and fuel transportation, like Infor, Molex, and Flint Hills Resources!
At Guardian, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. Perhaps most of all, we make the ideas, formulas and processes that make these products possible. When you are looking at a city’s skyline or the grilles on the latest cars and trucks, chances are you’re seeing our Guardian Industries products.
Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late-May to early August 2026.
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Our Team
We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today!
What You Will Do
Koch Industries is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, investing in multimilliondollar initiatives that turn data into real business value. As an intern on the Advanced Analytics team, you won’t just observe this transformation, you’ll help build it.
You’ll work alongside experienced data scientists, analytics engineers, and business partners who are solving complex, highimpact problems across manufacturing, operations, and commercial functions. This internship is designed to help you discover where your interests and strengths align. Whether that’s data analytics, data science, data engineering, machine learning, AI, or emerging areas like agentic automation.
You’ll gain handson experience with modern analytics tools, real production data, and projects that matter, while developing skills that prepare you for a future career in advanced analytics.
Some examples of responsibilities or projects include:
– Supporting the development of advanced analytics and machine learning models that improve operational performance, quality, reliability, and decisionmaking
– Exploring and analyzing large, complex datasets to uncover insights, trends, and opportunities for improvement
– Building or enhancing data visualizations and dashboards that translate analytics into clear, actionable insights for business and operations leaders
– Assisting with data pipelines and feature engineering, helping ensure data is reliable, scalable, and ready for analytics use
– Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to understand real business problems and help translate them into analyticsdriven solutions
– Experimenting with AI and GenAI tools to accelerate data exploration, code development, insight generation, documentation, and analytical storytelling while improving workflow efficiency
– Documenting your work and communicating findings through clear storytelling and presentations
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program related to one of the following areas: Data Science, IT, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Economics, or Mathematics
- Eligible for full-time employment by summer 2028
- Able to work in the US without sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
- Initiative, passion to learn, willingness to adapt, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for fast-paced learning
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes – medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf