EHS Internship, Summer

Segment:
Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment

Job Category:
Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

Work Location Type:
On-site

Job Experience Level: Student/Internship

Req

Job Location:

Loves Park, IL, US

Employment Type:

Full Time Segment:
Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment Job Category:
Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Work Location Type:
On-site Job Experience Level: Student/Internship Job Description

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces? As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern at Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, Illinois, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You’ll work alongside experienced EHS professionals to improve workplace safety, reduce risk, and strengthen environmental compliance. This is an opportunity to apply your education in a real-world setting while making a meaningful impact on employees, operations, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Support environmental, health, and safety inspections
  , audits, and assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and help reduce workplace risks.
• Participate in machine safety assessments
  , hazard identification, and corrective action activities to enhance safety performance across the facility.
• Assist with updating EHS procedures, work instructions, and chemical risk assessments to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Create and deliver training materials, safety communications, and toolbox talks that promote a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and EHS teams, participate in safety committee meetings, and help drive completion of improvement initiatives.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  .
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Solid organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Confidence to share ideas, challenge the status quo respectfully, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and an interest in workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $22.00-$26.00 per hour + bonus + benefits
  . Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. You'll receive benefits like 401(K) access, annual bonus, paid vacation, insurance, and more.
  
  These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about, we think they're pretty great. Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we…