Digital Technology Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

Own your future as an intern at Ecolab!  Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.

Ecolab is seeking Digital Technology Interns to join our summer 2026internship program.Ecolab Digital is focused on delivering value to our customers through digital technologies. You’ll work side-by-side with industry recognized leaders in the areas of water safety and conservation to innovate quickly and apply novel, data driven and digital solutions to real-world challenges. You will be helping to translate business needs into new products, services and applications in a Business Analyst role or working on software applications focused on delivering value to our customers through digital technologies in a Software Engineering role.

What’s in it For You :

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe foodand healthy environments

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine business impact

Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a “day in the life” of an Ecolab associate looks like

Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internshipintoBe evaluated to join our 3-year rotational Technology Leadership Development Program

What You Will Do :

Develop and execute software engineering plans as well as manage software engineering schedules and resource allocations

Utilize software engineering processes, practices and operations to ensure reproducible, high-quality, development

Engage in hands-on, in-depth analysis, review and design of the software, including technical review and analysis of source code

Think strategically and balance short-term needs with longer-term business priorities

Work with technical and business partners to elicit high-level requirements and capture business needs while driving satisfaction with various stakeholders

Clearly articulate and document business requirements

Engage in user testing, pilot testing, and project launches

Monitor and track the success metrics around projects and platforms

Engage with the business and various users to incorporate usability and user interface needs when designing solutions

Position Details :

11-week paid internship program, starting on Monday, June 1, 2026

Positions are located in St. Paul, MN; Eagan, MN; or Naperville, IL

Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing office days with working remotely

Minimum Qualifications :

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technologywith an anticipated graduation date of December 2026or May / June 2027

Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

11-week internship program, starting on Monday, June 1, 2026

Preferred Qualifications :

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems (IS), Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), Software Engineering or related field

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with business, engineering and R&D teams to translate needs to Application Development teams

Basic knowledge in generating process documentation

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools

Experience with one or more of the following operating systems : Linux / Unix, Mac OS X, iOS, or Android

Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team while handling multiple tasks or projects

About Ecolab

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range :

$22.00-25.00 / hour Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. for additional benefits information..

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to :

• Undergo additional background screens and / or drug / alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.