Research & Design Intern

Minitab
State College, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with a quantitative background and hands-on programming experience working in a collaborative, on-site R&D environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a strong foundation in applied statistics and programming who enjoy collaborative, hands-on projects
    — “passion for applied statistics, data science, and programming”
  • Individuals seeking to gain professional experience in a welcoming, structured on-site internship program
    — “A structured intern program offering social activities and networking opportunities”

Things to consider

  • On-site work is mandatory, which may require relocation or travel to State College, Pennsylvania
    — “MUST be available to work onsite at our Minitab Corporate Headquarters in State College, PA.”
  • The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires legal authorization to work in the U.S.
    — “This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with statistical or machine learning methods in your projects or coursework
    — “assist with researching, prototyping, implementing, and evaluating statistical, machine learning, or optimization methods”
  • Showcase your ability to work on impactful projects that align with business and customer needs
    — “Substantive projects that make an impact on Minitab's business and customers”
  • Mention any experience with AI-assisted development tools in your resume or interview preparation
    — “Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude, or similar tools”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • assist with researching and implementing new analytical methods
  • participate in structured intern program
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in StatisticsData ScienceApplied Mathematics

Skills & requirements

Required

Statistical AnalysisMachine LearningProgramming Languages (python, R, C++)

Preferred

Ai-assisted Development Tools

Stack & domain

PythonRC++

About the role

Original posting from Minitab via Greenhouse

The Research and Design (R&D) Internship is a key role responsible for assisting R&D team members with the research, development, and evaluation of new analytical methods and capabilities for Minitab products. The successful candidate will have a passion for applied statistics, data science, and programming.

Working as a member of the Applied Science team in the Research and Design (R&D) department, assist with researching, prototyping, implementing, and evaluating statistical, machine learning, or optimization methods that address customer and product needs.

Candidates should expect the following:

A structured intern program offering social activities and networking opportunities with other interns as well as Minitab colleagues including our CEO. Ever taken a tour of Beaver Stadium? Movie night or pool party with your intern colleagues sound like fun? How about a meet up at our state of the art on site gym? Lunch with the CEO?

Substantive projects that make an impact on Minitab's business and customers.

A professional and highly welcoming working environment where you will take away key skills and experience. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field

Experience using a programming language such as Python, R, or C++ to analyze data, develop algorithms, or evaluate analytical methods.

Preferred: Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude, or similar tools, to explore analytical approaches, develop prototypes, write or review code, and document results.

MUST be available to work onsite at our Minitab Corporate Headquarters in State College, PA. 

Remote work is not an option for this position. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. 

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

Source: Minitab careers (Greenhouse)

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