Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is now hiring for an Environmental Health & Safety Intern in Owatonna, MN! 

Daikin Applied is a global leader in providing innovative HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial applications. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Health & Safety Intern to join our dynamic EHS team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the field of EHS within a leading organization. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! 

Location: Owatonna, MN – In manufacturing plant 5 days per week 

Timeline: This Internship opportunity is for May-August 2026

What’s in it for you: 

• You will have the opportunity to own a meaningful, real-life project within the EHS Department that can directly create a positive impact on Daikin Applied’s HVAC Development 
• An opportunity to build relationships with other students beyond your department 
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth 
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best 

What you will do: 

• Complete basic Industrial Hygiene monitoring including noise assessment and ergonomic force measurements 
• Conduct a basic ergonomic assessment of workstations and operations 
• Perform basic risk assessments (Job Safety Analysis, etc.) of manufacturing operations to identify hazards and implement effective controls 
• Participate in EHS inspections (wastewater, stormwater, satellite storage areas, etc.) and improve protocols and checklists for process improvement 
• Assist in New Hire Environmental Health and Safety Orientation  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate student currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree 

• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Sophomore or Junior currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, or a similar degree program 

• Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)   

The typical hourly pay rate for this position is $21/hr - $24/hr. This represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.