IT Internship at Alkegen in Buffalo, NY

IT Internship Location: Buffalo, NY Job Requirements Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. This internship opportunity will help support the IT function in our facility in Tonawanda, NY. Purpose: Provide a student pursuing an Information Technology career with practical experience in a manufacturing environment while assisting with defined IT Operational requirements. Objectives: • Support daily IT operations including workstation setup, deployment, and troubleshooting, as well as the replacement of legacy equipment with new laptops as part of the Tech Debt Refresh Project Projects: • Prepare and deploy laptop and desktop images for new hires across local and remote sites • Coordinate shipment and tracking of IT equipment for internal and external locations • Assist with shop floor support including device replacement and basic troubleshooting • Provide first-level user support for hardware and software issues • Maintain inventory and assist with asset management activities Goals: Present outcomes of main project at the end of the summer to plant and corporate leadership Improve imaging and deployment process efficiency and reduce setup time for new hires Complete the Tech Debt Refresh Project Qualifications: Must be working towards a  Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent degree from an accredited university.