IT Intern (Data Analytics), Summer 2025 - Kuraray America

Title: IT Intern (Data Architect), Summer Intern

Location: Houston, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supply from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number.

Internship Summary:

Kuraray's paid internship program allows students the opportunity to obtain valuable, applicable work experience in a fast-paced, and challenging environment. The program blends real-world experience with an extensive overview of the chemical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience. The internship will be 13 weeks in duration for the summer of 2024 with flexible start dates. Student interns must be able to work full-time. The internship will be split between a major project and daily tasks.

No Housing will be provided as part of the internship.

Position Summary:

The IT intern will support the Data Architect and IT department in developing, optimizing, and overseeing our company's data systems. The duties will include identifying the company's internal and external data sources, collaborating with various department personnel to determine their data needs and requirements, and using the information to create and maintain the data infrastructure for organizational employees.

The IT intern will be able to work on and become familiar with predictive analysis and data visualization techniques using relevant tools such as Python and Power BI or applicable Coding/Machine Learning languages and platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teams, departments, and management to devise an overall data strategy and architecture.
• Build an inventory of data required to implement the architecture.
• Design, develop, and deploy a plan for how data will flow through the enterprise.
• Research and properly evaluate sources of information to determine possible limitations in reliability or usability.
• Apply sampling techniques to effectively determine and define ideal categories to be questioned.
• Compare and analyze provided statistical information to identify patterns, relationships, and problems.
• Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts.
• Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new elements.
• Designate technical measurements of functionality, such as scalability, security, reliability, and performance.
• Integrate new systems and data architectures into existing data structures and systems.
• Design, develop, document, and deploy database development standards.
• Design, develop, document, deploy and maintain a repository of all data architecture procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a bachelor's in management information systems, computer science, computer engineering, or a related area of study.
• Completed at least two years of college education before beginning internship.
• Experience in Python and PowerBI
• Strong academic performance minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
• Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program.
• Must successfully pass the pre-employment screening process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees enjoy an attractive healthcare benefits package, including wellness reimbursements to promote a healthy lifestyle. We also provide an Educational Reimbursement Plan, helping our employees fulfill their career goals, as well as a competitive 401(k) through Fidelity Investments.

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status

No third party candidates accepted.