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Business Analyst, Innovation Internship

Location: Dayton, OH Helix Innovations Center

Term Dates - Summer 2026: May 18-Aug 14, Fall 2026: Aug 17-Dec 18

 

Shape a Sustainable Future with 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 grow—both 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.

What to Expect

• Real projects with real impact—from day one

• Mentorship from leaders who are invested in your growth

• Opportunities to explore multiple departments and career paths

• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion

Ready to build what's next—for your future and the world? Join us at Copeland!

The Team & Role 

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 in Marketing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Anticipated Graduation of December 2026 or May 2027

• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Why Copeland?

• Conversion focused program offering competitive compensation and benefits

• Flexible dress code and collaborative work environment 

• Access to social, networking, and professional development events

• Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 51 miles from the internship location.

Work Authorization 

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.