IT Intern, Summer 2026

Title : IT Intern, Summer 2026

Location : Houston, TX

Who we are :

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray :

Founded in 1926 , Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation

Be part of a historic milestone as we celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2026! Our centennial year will be filled with local and global events, storytelling campaigns, and sustainability initiatives that reflect Kuraray's legacy and future vision. Interns are encouraged to participate in commemorative projects and anniversary events while experiencing firsthand what it means to be part of a company with a century-long commitment to innovation, safety, and community impact.

Internship Summary :

The IT Intern will support the development and maintenance of enterprise data architecture by assisting in data inventory creation, flow design, and system integration. Responsibilities include evaluating data sources, applying basic statistical techniques, designing data models and flowcharts, and helping document architecture standards. The intern will also aid in performance testing and troubleshooting to enhance system reliability and scalability.

The paid internship will be 13 weeks in duration for the summer of 2026 with flexible start dates. Student interns must be able to work full-time.

This is a hybrid role coming into the office twice a week and working remotely for three days.

The internship will be split between a major project and daily tasks.

Housing will not be provided for the internship

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with teams, departments, and management to devise an overall data strategy and architecture.
• Build an inventory of data required to implement the architecture.
• Design, develop, and deploy a plan for how data will flow through the enterprise.
• Research and properly evaluate sources of information to determine possible limitations in reliability or usability.
• Apply sampling techniques to effectively determine and define ideal categories to be questioned.
• Compare and analyze provided statistical information to identify patterns, relationships, and problems.
• Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts.
• Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new elements.
• Designate technical measurements of functionality, such as scalability, security, reliability, and performance.
• Integrate new systems and data architectures into existing data structures and systems.
• Design, develop, document, and deploy database development standards.
• Design, develop, document, deploy and maintain a repository of all data architecture procedures.

Minimum Qualifications :

Competencies :

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer disability / protected veteran status.

No third-party candidates accepted.

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