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Privacy Engineer Intern, IT Security

DigiKey Electronics
United States, Minnesota, Thief River Falls
701 Brooks Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 10, 2025
DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page. ______________________________________________________________________ Position Overview:As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey department of which you are assigned. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you'll work on throughout the internship. In addition to supporting general IT initiatives, the Privacy Engineer Intern will assist in implementing and maintaining privacy-enhancing technologies and processes. This role will contribute to data mapping, privacy impact assessments, and automation of privacy request workflows using tools such as OneTrust. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with global privacy regulations and help embed privacy-by-design principles into engineering practices. Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships. This is an onsite role, which will require onsite attendance 5 days a week. Responsibilities: Assist with day-to-day tasks and projects in the assigned department Support the team in their regular duties Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives Conduct research and analysis as assigned Maintain organized records of work and project files Capstone Project: Gain practical experience in the assigned department Develop a deeper understanding of DigiKey and how it operates Improve business skills such communication, project management, data analysis, etc. Build a professional network within the industry Required knowledge, skills, and abilities The best candidate for this position will be a current student or recent graduate with education in an applicable area of study and a strong interest in hands on learning experiences Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills including average to above-average computer ability Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively Demonstrating a positive, collaborative approach is important in this role Tools, Systems, and Software: Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams Outlook Physical Requirements: Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body Compensation: The base pay range for this position is determined based on a candidate's relevant experience and their most recently completed year of undergraduate education and/or the graduate program (Masters/PhD) they are pursuing. For undergraduate applicants, the base pay range is $21.00 to $23.00. For graduate applicants, the base pay rate is $26.00 for applicants pursuing a Masters degree and $29.00 for those pursuing a PhD. ______________________________________________________________________ DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal