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Department OverviewThe Global Education Department ensures that Motorola Solutions’ life-saving technologies are deployed and used with absolute confidence. We create scalable learning experiences that empower our customers, partners, and employees to protect communities and build resilient organizations. When you join our team, you aren't just creating training; you are ensuring that those on the front lines have the knowledge they need when every second counts.
Job DescriptionRole Overview
This technical internship offers a unique opportunity to enhance the data infrastructure and systems integration of our Global Education department. Working closely with learning technology and data analytics teams, you will support the technical delivery, measurement, and optimization of global training programs through data-driven insights and systems architecture.
Responsibilities & ProjectsSystems Integration & MigrationSupport API Workflows: Assist in technical integration and data exchange between Learning Management Systems (LMS), content platforms, and enterprise systems.
Migration Strategy: Help define and design a comprehensive systems migration strategy to transition data to a newer platform.
Connectivity Management: Monitor, test, and troubleshoot API-based data exchanges to ensure reliable communication between interconnected platforms.
Database Development: Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data, ensuring data integrity for reporting initiatives.
Visualization & Dashboarding: Design, develop, and maintain interactive Tableau dashboards to provide actionable insights into training effectiveness and system performance.
Process Automation: Identify and implement opportunities for automation in data handling, reporting, and routine system maintenance.
System Mapping: Create and update documentation for existing data flows, system integrations, and database schemas.
Knowledge Transfer: Maintain comprehensive records to improve process resilience and facilitate team knowledge sharing.
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or a related technical field.
Database Skills: Strong familiarity with database concepts and hands-on experience writing SQL queries.
Technical Knowledge: A basic understanding of systems integration and API concepts (REST, SOAP).
Tools: Experience with (or a strong desire to learn) Tableau for data visualization.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills with a specific aptitude for technical documentation.
Basic Requirements
High School Diploma is required
Must be pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or a related technical field with a graduation date of December 2026 or later.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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