Copeland - Product Management Internship, application via RippleMatch

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Product Management Internship

Location – St. Louis, MO

Available Terms -Spring 2026: Jan 5 - May 11, Summer 2026: May 18-Aug 14

Shape a Sustainable Future with Copeland

At Copeland, we’re driven by purpose and powered by people. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions that make a difference for people and the planet. As an intern, you’ll be immersed in meaningful work, supported by expert mentors, and empowered to explore your potential across multiple areas of our business.

This is a 3-4 month paid learning experience where you’ll have the chance to connect with other interns and engage with leaders across Copeland. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to helping you grow—both personally and professionally. From day one, you’ll contribute your ideas, build meaningful skills, and take part in hands-on projects that make a real impact on our business and the world around us.

What to Expect

• Real projects with real impact—from day one

• Mentorship from leaders who are invested in your growth

• Opportunities to explore multiple departments and career paths

• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion

Ready to build what's next—for your future and the world? Join us at Copeland!

The Team & Role

As a Product Management Intern in St. Louis, Missouri, you’ll gain exposure to the fast-evolving world of technology, sustainability, and customer solutions. Interns will support product strategy, development, and execution by working on projects that span market analysis, competitive research, customer insights, and business case creation. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, procurement, sales, and marketing—while strengthening your skills in communication, problem solving, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities 

• Support product development and coordinate with customers, suppliers, and partners.

• Analyze competitive products, market trends, and consumer insights.

• Evaluate new product ideas for feasibility and market impact.

• Assist in creating business cases and financial justifications.

• Monitor product line performance and recommend actions.

• Contribute to cost-reduction efforts and customer communications.

• Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership.

• Collaborate on go-to-market and digital strategy projects.

• Support partner integration opportunities and connected ecosystem initiatives.

Teams with Opportunities

• Electronics, Gas & Cooling Controls – Interns will assist with product development deliverables, evaluate new product ideas, analyze competitive products, and help build business cases. You’ll also support pricing, forecasting, and customer communications, gaining a well-rounded introduction to product management in a technology-driven industry.

• Smart Home & Energy Management – Interns will support strategic initiatives for Sensi smart thermostats and connected ecosystem products. Projects may include conducting market research, analyzing adoption trends, preparing leadership presentations, and contributing to sustainability and IoT-focused business development

What You Bring

• Demonstrated curiosity for both technical and business aspects of product management

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

• Genuine interest in smart home technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), and sustainability solutions

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and growth-oriented mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance, Marketing, or Strategy), Data Analytics or Information Systems, Technology or Engineering

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Anticipated Graduation of December 2026 or May 2027

• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in strategy, product development, or market research is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to work with data

• Experience in sustainability, smart home technology or consumer products

• Leadership roles in student organizations or entrepreneurial activities

Why Copeland?

• Conversion focused program offering competitive compensation and benefits

• Flexible dress code and collaborative work environment 

• Access to social, networking, and professional development events

• Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 51 miles from the internship location.

Work Authorization 

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.