2026 Business Analyst, Innovation Internship

Internship Program at Copeland

At Copeland, we're driven by purpose and powered by people. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions that make a difference for people and the planet. As an intern, you'll be immersed in meaningful work, supported by expert mentors, and empowered to explore your potential across multiple areas of our business.

This is a 3-4 month paid learning experience where you'll have the chance to connect with other interns and engage with leaders across Copeland. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to helping you growboth personally and professionally. From day one, you'll contribute your ideas, build meaningful skills, and take part in hands-on projects that make a real impact on our business and the world around us.

The Helix Innovation Center is dedicated to advancing next-generation HVACR solutions through applied research, rapid prototyping, and system-level innovation. Our team combines expertise in electronics, controls, data science, and mechanical systems to develop and validate new technologies that drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and reliability. We collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, product development, and academic partners to translate ideas into real-world solutions that support Copeland's broader mission of delivering smarter, more sustainable climate technologies.

This role will support our team as we seek to answer, "What is the most important problem to solve?" and "Is it worth solving?" This role allows you to:

• Conduct product research
• Develop business cases for new products / services
• Identify gaps between a customer's experience and desired outcomes
• Articulate customer benefits
• Develop product recommendations
• Diagnose roadblocks to initiatives

Key Responsibilities & Your Day-to-Day

• Industry Research and Analysis: Establish market data to inform strategies to improve our customer's experience through new technology development. This may include both "desk research" and "field research."
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Contribute to the strategy and business case for how Copeland should bring new technology to market.
• Program Management: Understand best practices of managing a creative / innovation process. Depending on capability and capacity, take ownership of a Discovery project.

What You Bring

• Structured problem solving & strong analytical skills
• Strong critical thinking and basic project management skills
• Research ability
• Value experience with or interest in learning about products, including understanding how they work and their mechanical details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree
• Legal authorization to work in the United States Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Major in marketing, business management, entrepreneurship or related field
• Anticipated Graduation of May 2027