Service Department Market Research & Analytics Intern - Summer 2026

Rexroth

Service Department Market Research & Analytics Intern - Summer 2026

Hoffman Estates, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Are you a highly analytical and curious individual with a passion for understanding market dynamics and industrial technology? Bosch Rexroth is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Service Department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in market research and data analysis specifically focused on the US repair market for servo motors and drives.

    You will play a crucial role in helping us understand market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs, ultimately contributing to the strategic growth and efficiency of our service offerings.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Market Sizing & Segmentation: * Research and analyze the overall size and growth trends of the US servo motor and drive repair market. * Identify and segment the market by industry, customer type (e.g., OEM, End-User), and product type.
    • Competitive Analysis: * Identify and profile key competitors in the US servo motor and drive repair market (e.g., independent repair shops, other OEMs, third-party service providers) along with gaining an understanding of our position in the in the US market from a pricing standpoint. * Analyze their service offerings, pricing strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and market share (where data is available).
    • Customer Needs & Pain Points Analysis: * Conduct secondary research (industry reports, online forums, competitor reviews) to understand common customer challenges and expectations related to servo motor and drive repair. * Potentially assist with qualitative research (e.g., developing survey questions, analyzing interview transcripts) if applicable.
    • Data Collection & Analysis: * Gather data from various internal sources (e.g., CRM, service records, sales data) to identify trends in repair types, failure modes, and service demand. * Utilize external data sources (e.g., industry reports, trade publications, economic data) to enrich analysis. * Clean, organize, and analyze large datasets using tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar.
    • Reporting & Presentation: * Prepare clear, concise, and impactful reports and presentations summarizing research findings and insights. * Present key findings to the Service Department leadership team and other relevant stakeholders.
    • Strategic Recommendations: * Based on research and analysis, contribute to identifying potential opportunities for Bosch Rexroth to expand or refine its servo motor and drive repair services. * Suggest areas for process improvement or new service offerings.
    • Ad-Hoc Projects: * Assist with other ad-hoc market research or data analysis projects as needed within the Service Department.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas) is essential.
    • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a strong plus.
    • Familiarity with market research methodologies and data collection techniques.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Interest in industrial automation, motion control, or manufacturing industries is a plus.
    • Basic understanding of servo motors and drives, or a willingness to learn quickly, is advantageous.

    Additional Information

    BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

    • _FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) _
    • AWIM (A World In Motion)

    By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

  • Compensation
    $19-$19