Data Engineering Internship
Company: Middleby Marshall
Location: Elgin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Internship Description Middleby is a fast-growing, pro?table
global manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment
headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. The company markets its products
under a broad portfolio of industry-leading brands and operates
manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world. Since
2001, Middleby has experienced significant growth and was named one
of Fortune Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies. In 2022, Middleby
was recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers and
is a proud philanthropic partner to organizations addressing food
insecurity. Are you passionate about data, cloud platforms, and
solving real-world analytics challenges? Middleby is seeking a
motivated Data Engineering Intern to join our Digital Technology
team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on exposure to
enterprise-scale data systems, Azure-based cloud technologies, and
cross-functional collaboration on meaningful business initiatives.
As an intern, you will assist in building, testing, and optimizing
modern data pipelines while gaining experience with tools and
technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Microsoft
Fabric, SQL, and Python. You will also support the design and
implementation of data analytics frameworks, performing data
cleaning, transformation, and validation to ensure high standards
of data quality, accuracy, and integrity. Throughout the program,
you’ll receive mentorship from experienced professionals and have
the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a global
organization. Responsibilities: Support Data Pipeline Development:
Assist in building and modifying ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like
Azure Data Factory and Synapse Analytics. Data Exploration &
Profiling: Conduct initial data analysis using SQL and Python,
helping assess data quality, completeness, and structure. Cloud
Data Work?ows: Work with cloud-based storage (e.g., Azure Data
Lake) and contribute to optimizing performance for ingestion
pipelines. Documentation: Create technical documentation for
processes, scripts, and con?gurations you contribute to.
Collaborative Projects: Participate in team scrums, engage with
stakeholders, and gain insights into the broader business
applications of data. Experiment with Innovation: Test out new
Azure services in sandbox environments like Microsoft Fabric and
share findings with the team. Requirements: Currently Enrolled in a
Bachelor's or Master’s program in Computer Science, Data Science,
Information Systems, or a related technical field. Academic
Exposure to cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, and basic
understanding of data engineering concepts. Comfortable with Code:
You have experience writing scripts in SQL and/or Python (either
through coursework or personal projects). Detail-Oriented: You love
digging into data and noticing inconsistencies others might miss.
Fast Learner & Communicator: You’re eager to pick up new tools and
can explain your ideas clearly. Exposure to Azure services like
Data Factory, Data Lake, or Synapse (through school, projects, or
certifications). Familiarity with data modeling or building
small-scale pipelines. Interest in machine learning, AI tools, or
data visualization platforms like Power BI. Middleby Corporation is
an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer
and welcomes all qualified applicants. Salary Description $23 an
Hour
Keywords: Middleby Marshall, Buffalo Grove , Data Engineering Internship, IT / Software / Systems , Elgin, Illinois
