## About this opportunity
Are you passionate about digital transformation, automation and process improvement? Would you like to explore how technology and innovative solutions can make business operations safer, smarter and more efficient?
We are looking for a motivated EHS & Vendor Management Digital Transformation Intern to join our team in Italy.
In this role, you will work alongside experienced professionals, supporting digital transformation and automation initiatives across two areas: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Vendor Management, with a primary focus on EHS and complementary exposure to Vendor Management activities. You will gain hands-on experience in process mapping, workflow automation, data analytics and digital solutions, exploring how emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, can improve operational efficiency, safety, compliance and business processes.
This internship is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates who are passionate about digital technologies, automation and process improvement, and who want to develop practical skills within a global technology leader.
## What you will do
As an EHS and VM Digital Transformation Intern, you will
- Learn and apply Ericsson's Environment, Health & Safety requirements, processes and tools under the guidance of experienced professionals.
- Gain an understanding of Vendor Management guidelines, processes and tools, working alongside Vendor Management specialists.
- Support digital transformation and automation initiatives across EHS and Vendor Management, with a primary focus on EHS processes and AI-enabled improvement opportunities.
- Analyze and map existing processes, identify inefficiencies and help translate operational needs into digital workflows.
- Contribute to the design, development and testing of automated solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint and Dataverse.
- Apply process improvement methodologies to document use cases, measure benefits and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support the development of dashboards, reports and data quality controls to monitor EHS performance, risks, corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to prevention-focused activities related to risk assessments, audits, incidents, near misses and corrective actions.
- Participate primarily in internal Vendor Management governance activities and, when relevant, support selected external supplier governance initiatives.
- Collaborate with EHS, Vendor Management, Operations and automation specialists to identify opportunities and support the implementation of digital solutions.
- Assist in gathering business requirements and translating stakeholder needs into structured process maps, workflows and measurable outcomes.
- Continuously develop your knowledge through coaching, practical assignments and participation in governance and improvement initiatives.
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- What this role is about
- This internship offers practical experience in digital transformation and process automation, with a primary focus on Environment, Health & Safety and complementary exposure to Vendor Management.
- You will work alongside experienced professionals, learning how technology and automation can improve operational processes, strengthen governance and support continuous improvement.
- The role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing processes, exploring innovative technologies and turning operational challenges into practical digital solutions.
## What you will bring
- Ongoing or recently completed university degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Safety Engineering or a related field.
- Strong interest in digital transformation, automation, process improvement and operational excellence.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to structure problems, identify root causes and work with data.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools, such as Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint or Dataverse, will be considered an advantage.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as BPMN, process mapping, process mining, Lean Management, Lean Six Sigma, project management or change management will be considered a plus.
