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Compliance Engineer Internship
Location- St. Louis, MO
Term Dates - Spring 2026: January 5 – May 11
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 Safety and Compliance team ensures that products, processes, and operations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and standards. We play a crucial role in safeguarding worker health, product safety, and environmental protection, while also minimizing liability for Copeland. This involves a combination of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills.
You'll gain knowledge and develop expertise across a variety of standards and legislations, work with a diverse global team to support New Product Development, and collaborate with Enterprise legal and compliance colleagues to standardize environmental protections and minimize liability.
Key Responsibilities & Your Day-to-Day
Develop and implement compliance programs aligned with industry regulations and company policies.
Conduct internal and external audits to identify and resolve compliance issues.
Provide support on compliance matters across product design, manufacturing, and operations.
Investigate non-compliance incidents and support corrective actions.
Create and deliver training programs on compliance standards and best practices.
What You Bring
Strong interest in regulatory affairs or regulatory science
Experience or interest in analog/digital circuit design.
Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and microcontroller firmware development.
Understanding of regulatory standards such as FCC, CE, RoHS, REACH, ANSI, UL, IEC (or willingness to learn).
Strong documentation and report writing skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
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
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.