AI & Data Science Intern - Innovative Business Technology

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. ​

Our summer internships provide ambitious undergraduates the chance to gain real-world experience in their field of study. We offer challenging, professional opportunities with a global corporation, where interns learn from and collaborate with Donaldson employees. Internships take place at our world headquarters in Bloomington, MN, over a 10–12 week period during summer 2026.

You’ll collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional team of data scientists, data engineers, sales leaders, and product managers to drive AI-powered transformations across our commercial and product operations. This internship offers the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives that streamline workflows, uncover insights, and accelerate decision-making. Ideal candidates are curious, resourceful, and energized by solving complex challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation directly fuels business performance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Investigating solutions to product or process challenges using AI techniques

• Working with business stakeholders to understand needs

• Developing, evaluating and documenting AI models

• Presenting technical findings to peers and leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate junior/3rd year in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Experience with LLMs and Relational Databases

• Python experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine learning or statistical modeling

• Familiarity with PySpark

• Working knowledge of developing and deploying AI Agents, AI functions and Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients & servers

• Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Hourly Pay Range: $21.00-24.00, depending on projected undergraduate graduation date, educational degree in progress and major of study upon time of hire.

This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits are part of the total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our benefits program includes retirement plan (401k), paid time away – sick and safe time (MN only), and the employee assistance program.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

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