Data Automation Engineer Intern

Overview

Quartz is seeking a curious, analytical, and technology-driven Data Automation Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise automation systems, troubleshooting complex workflows, and developing innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency across the organization.

If you enjoy solving puzzles, exploring how systems interact, and using technology to automate manual processes, we'd love to hear from you.

Internship Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Networking and team-building opportunities

• Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027)

• Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius

• Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support

• Mock interview and résumé development workshops

• Job shadowing opportunities

• Paid volunteer experience

• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Data Automation Engineer Intern, you'll work closely with our Automation Engineering team to support critical business processes and help improve the reliability and efficiency of enterprise systems.

Responsibilities may include:

• Investigate and troubleshoot automation workflows and system integrations

• Analyze logs and system data to identify root causes of issues

• Assist with monitoring, supporting, and maintaining automated processes

• Collaborate with engineers to resolve support tickets and operational challenges

• Create and enhance technical documentation for automation solutions

• Develop scripts and tools to improve system monitoring and operational visibility

• Participate in automation initiatives designed to reduce manual work and improve reliability

• Work with APIs, databases, servers, networks, and cloud-based technologies

What You'll Learn

During this internship, you'll gain exposure to:

• Enterprise automation and workflow management

• Systems administration fundamentals

• API integrations and data movement processes

• Log analysis and troubleshooting techniques

• Technical documentation best practices

• AI-assisted automation and emerging technologies

• Monitoring and alerting solutions

• Professional software development and operational support practices

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must:

• Have a demonstrated interest in Data Analytics, Automation Engineering, Systems Administration, etc. as a possible career path

• Ability to work 40 hours per week from June to August 2027

• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028

• Basic scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, and/or python

• Must live within a 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August

• Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat (June 1-4, 2027), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August)

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future

Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified person with disability.

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