Data Analytics Intern

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Location: Eden Prairie, MN (Hybrid)

Duration: Summer 2026 (Full‑time, Paid Internship)

Compensation: $25-$30/hr.

• Data intern pursuing Masters $30/hour
• Data intern pursuing Bachelors $25/hour

The Data Analytics Intern will support analytics, documentation, and automation initiatives across the organization. The role offers hands‑on exposure to structured and unstructured datasets, reporting and insights generation, process improvement, automation, and documentation/knowledge management.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and extract insights from diverse datasets, including PDF manuals, technical documentation, training materials, and video‑based content.
• Perform document and data analysis to identify trends, gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Support automation initiatives using Python or other programming/scripting languages.
• Assist with data preparation, analysis, and validation using Excel.
• Support reporting and dashboard development; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate, and well‑structured documentation.
• Support exploratory use cases involving AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Required Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using Excel for data analysis.
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.
• Strong written communication and documentation abilities.
• Experience working with unstructured or semi‑structured data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Power BI experience.
• Exposure to AI or Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Ability to read, write, or speak multiple languages.

Required Interpersonal and Behavioral Skills:

• Nimble Learning: Demonstrates comfort navigating new tools, data formats, automation approaches, and emerging AI/LLM use cases.
• Collaborates: Contributes effectively in cross‑functional settings by sharing information and supporting collective analysis and documentation.
• Cultivates Innovation: Engages with new analytical techniques, automation opportunities, and creative problem‑solving methods.
• Decision Quality: Applies logical reasoning and structured judgment when validating data, identifying insights, and organizing documentation.
• Drives Results: Supports project deliverables through thorough analysis, timely execution, and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $25 - 30 per hour

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Contractors who qualify to enroll in benefits via Populus may be eligible for: 401K; Health; Dental; Vision; Long & Short-Term Disability; Life Insurance.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.