About the role#
The Business Development Internship at our Bettendorf facility connects your academic background with hands-on experience in project management and industrial machinery. You will work alongside our Business Development and Application Engineering teams to learn the lifecycle of a project, from initial quoting to final delivery. This program includes a required Immersion Day at our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, with all travel expenses covered by the company.
What you'll do#
- Assist the team in determining project solutions and quoting necessary equipment and services.
- Review bills of materials and project documents to estimate costs accurately.
- Participate in proposal presentations and follow up with customers.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers and outside vendors.
- Help define project scope and objectives while ensuring technical feasibility.
- Assist in managing resource availability and allocation.
- Learn to manage project risks and track changes to scope or costs.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technology field.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Bettendorf, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 25th to August 6th).
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric manufactures arc welding and robotic welding systems. The company also produces plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment alongside brazing and soldering alloys. Founded in 1895, it maintains a presence in over 160 countries. The firm is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and employs more than 10,000 people.
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