Guardian Summer 2026 Data Quality & Process Intern

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 rapid digital transformation and multi-million-dollar projects that are calling your name. With Koch Industries, you will be joining a team that is keeping us at the forefront of technology. Find your niche working in any number of the following areas to drive business value in data management;

• Create Actionable Stewardship Dashboards:
  Assist in designing and maintaining dashboards that align with AI initiatives and KPIs, enabling data stewards to monitor and improve data quality.
• Drive Cross-Domain Data Quality Issue Resolution:
  Support efforts to identify, track, and resolve data quality issues across business domains.
• Business Process Mapping to Data Quality Priorities:
  Support mapping business processes to data quality objectives, helping teams understand and improve workflows.
• Standardize Data Management Work:
  Help develop and maintain standardized processes and documentation for data management activities.
• Support Data Quality Remediation:
  Participate in remediation efforts, tracking issues and assisting with resolution.
• Engagement Process:
  Assist with stakeholder engagement, communications, and coordination for data management initiatives.
• Process & Tool Training:
  Support the delivery of training sessions and materials for data management processes and tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program related to one of the following areas: Business Analytics, Finance, Operations Management, Data Science, IT, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Economics, or Mathematics
• Eligible for full-time employment by summer 2026
• 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