Product Demonstration Technical Intern

Position Summary

Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives.

At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.

You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful.

What will the work look like for me?

Your exact responsibilities will vary depending upon assignment, but you can expect opportunities like these during your internship:

• Learn about our product and how to interact with customers in our demonstration area, at a customer site, or in the field. Experience could include:
  • Attend trade shows and product demonstrations.
    • Travel to event sites to setup, operate, and load video display systems.
    • Manage the load out and shipping process post event.
  • Shadow our Field Service Engineers, Technical Services team, and/or our Control System Specialists.
  • Learn and practice troubleshooting techniques.
    • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair any hardware or software issues that arise during a product demonstration.
  • Design setup and test display systems with content at Daktronics prior to shipment.
• Contribute to Daktronics Intern Group:
  • Attend Toastmasters.
  • Recruiting events.
  • Give internship capstone presentation and attend colleagues’ presentations.
• Build and maintain professional relationships.

This position directly works with the design, setup, quality, and support of integrated control and display systems. A unique aspect of this position is not only being able to technically work with these systems but developing an eye for what looks good on a display.

When will I work?

This internship runs from 11 January 2027 to 13 August 2027, with the possibility of adjusting the schedule to fit your academic calendar.

Where is this opportunity located?

Position located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S.

What are the pay and perks?

The typical hiring range for this position is $17.50 to $20.00 per hour based on the location of Brookings, SD. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.

This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (daktronics.com) (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.

Qualifications

To be considered for Product Demonstration Technical Intern, we require the following:

Academic Requirements:

• Preferred applicants will be full-time students of at least junior status currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Broadcast Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or other technical degrees. Will consider December 2025 and May 2026 graduates.
• Able to take a semester off from school to complete the internship, if applicable.
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week. Overtime will be required, as needed, to support special events and travel.
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.

Travel Requirements:

• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time on trips ranging in length from two days to two weeks, including some weekends.
• The selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment. This requirement will be verified through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws.
• Comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements for operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV):
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Obtain state & company certification to operate a CMV with a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,001 to 26,001 pounds.
  • Employees will be required to participate in a driver exam road test.
  • Pass a medical exam, which includes drug test.
• Physically able to connect trailer to vehicle.
• Be able to operate large trucks with or without trailers safely in various weather and traffic conditions.

Other Requirements:

• You can quickly learn technical product features and functions and can communicate to non-technical customers and users.
• Can capture and evaluate non-technical customer feedback and organize to communicate to technical product managers and developers.
• You have a strong interest in sports and can relate to stakeholders of sporting applications.
• You’re an outgoing, self-motivated, flexible, well-organized person who is both empathetic and personable. You understand customers, so know the work schedule may include evenings and weekends. You can meet our academic, travel, and other requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and self-motivation skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Spanish or French helpful.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.