Remote Optical Engineer Intern Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Purpose:

The Power Platform Intern will assist with special projects related to Microsoft's Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps. This position will support TRULAND Equipment's ongoing business needs by helping create reports, automate processes, improve data visibility, and support internal solutions used by team members across the organization.   

This role is intended for a college student with classroom, project-based, or related experience using Microsoft Power Platform tools. The intern will work part-time with a flexible schedule based on school requirements and business needs. The position may be remote or hybrid as needed for the intern and as approved by the supervisor. The internship is semester-based and may be extended based on performance, availability, and ongoing business needs.  

Responsibilities:  

• Assist with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Power BI reports and dashboards.  
• Build, update, and troubleshoot Power Automate flows that support business processes and reduce manual work.  
• Assist with the development or enhancement of Power Apps used by internal departments.  
• Work with business users and internal team members to understand project needs, gather basic requirements, and clarify expected outcomes.  
• Support special projects related to reporting, automation, forms, workflows, data cleanup, and process improvement.  
• Troubleshoot issues with Power BI reports, Power Automate flows, Power Apps, SharePoint lists, or related Microsoft 365 tools as they arise.  
• Escalate complex issues, unclear requirements, security concerns, or system limitations to the supervisor as needed.  
• Document changes made to reports, flows, apps, lists, libraries, data sources, or other related systems.  
• Maintain clear notes on project status, known issues, dependencies, completed work, and pending follow-up items.  
• Assist with testing new or updated solutions to confirm they function as expected before being released to users.  
• Help identify opportunities to simplify manual tasks, improve reporting accuracy, or reduce duplicate work.  
• Follow TRULAND standards for data security, confidentiality, access control, and documentation.  
• Complete required confidentiality, data security, and company policy training as assigned.  
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all company and customer information, including sensitive data, internal reports, business processes, procedures, and intellectual property.  
• Use company data only for approved business purposes and follow supervisor guidance regarding appropriate data access, storage, sharing, and documentation.  
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members when gathering information, asking questions, or providing project updates.  
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.  
• Perform related work and additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

 Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge:   

• Coursework or classroom experience related to Microsoft Power Platform preferred.  
• Experience using or learning Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, and/or Power Apps. 
• Ability to demonstrate school projects, class assignments, internships, or personal projects related to reporting, automation, app development, workflow design, or data analysis.  
• Basic understanding of data sources, tables, fields, relationships, reporting concepts, and business processes.  
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools such as Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook preferred.  
• Willingness to complete confidentiality, data security, and company policy training as assigned.  
• Ability to handle company, customer, employee, and operational data in a confidential and secure manner.