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Evergen

Industrial Engineer Intern

West Lafayette, IN · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... student in industrial engineering, business administration, information systems or another ... Data Analysis * Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel * Database Query/Reporting

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How much do data engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for data engineer intern in Lafayette, IN is $24.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.90 and $27.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Engineer Intern vs Data Analyst Intern?

AspectData Engineer InternData Analyst Intern
Required SkillsSQL, Python, ETL, data pipeline developmentExcel, SQL, data visualization tools
Work EnvironmentData engineering teams, cloud platformsBusiness intelligence teams, reporting tools
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcareRetail, marketing, finance

Data Engineer Interns focus on building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, requiring programming and database skills. Data Analyst Interns analyze data to generate insights, emphasizing visualization and reporting. Both roles are common in data-driven industries but serve different functions within organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Engineer Intern?

To thrive as a Data Engineer Intern, you typically need a solid understanding of programming languages like Python or Java, introductory experience with data structures, and familiarity with databases, often supported by coursework in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or Azure), and data pipeline frameworks like Apache Spark or Airflow is common and highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help interns collaborate and learn quickly in team environments. These skills and traits are crucial for building, maintaining, and optimizing data systems that support reliable analysis and business insights.

What does a Data Engineer Intern do?

A Data Engineer Intern supports the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and databases within an organization. They assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing raw data, ensuring it is accessible and usable for data analysts and scientists. Interns may work with various tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, and cloud platforms to help manage large datasets. Their responsibilities often include troubleshooting data issues, optimizing data workflows, and learning best practices in data engineering. This role provides hands-on experience in data infrastructure and is an excellent starting point for a career in data engineering.
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Infographic showing various Data Engineer Intern job openings in Lafayette, IN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Internship, 34% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,865 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Industrial Engineer Intern

Evergen

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Other

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Location: West Lafayette, IN

This positions requires up to 20 hours per week.

Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ.

Read more about this change and Evergen’s commitment to advancing regenerative medicine here: https://lnkd.in/eMSfVJkM

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops queries, reports, and analysis to support supply chain activities including inventory production levels to ensure on-time delivery of product to both internal and external customers
  • Monitors inventory and production flow, proactively supports adjustments to the production plan, and communicates any potential customer impacts
  • Supports production capacity, output, expense, and inventory forecasting for the monthly Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP) process
  • Supports monthly and ongoing updates to production plan with a high level of customer service
  • Performs production and capacity planning analysis, develops operations metrics, and provides support for continuous improvement
  • Provides analysis and reporting support for tissue yield and resource optimization initiatives
  • Supports standard cost updates and performs cost estimates and analyses for new products and operations improvement projects
  • Conducts financial analyses for project payback and return on investment (ROI)
  • Supports quality assurance and system through historical data analysis to supports audits, statistical modeling, and design of experiments
  • Builds effective relationships and provides a high level of customer service with all RTI departments at all levels
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be an undergraduate student in 3rd or 4th year of studies or a graduate student in industrial engineering, business administration, information systems or another applicable field.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel
  • Database Query/Reporting
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Report Development

Travel

  • N/A

Safety:

Physical Requirement

  • Move or lift objects up to 25 pounds
  • Frequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays
  • Frequent (>75% fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)

Working Environment

  • Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation
  • Remote positions only: Home office environment with minimum distractions

More about Evergen:

Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management.


Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:

  • Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
  • Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
  • Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
  • Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
  • Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.

At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.

Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”), a leading European private equity firm, acquired Evergen in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.


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