Intern, Automation (Spring 2026) bei MiddleGround Capital

Description

The Firm
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”) is a private equity firm headquartered in Lexington, KY, that invests in B2B companies in the industrial and specialty distribution sectors in the middle-market. We are differentiated as true operators who have experience working in, and managing businesses that range from the lower middle-market to Fortune-500 companies.

The Position
MiddleGround is targeting part-time interns to work on collaborative team-specific projects, as well as gain broader exposure within the firm. As an Automation Intern, you will assist the Automation team and complete a final project outlined at the beginning of your internship, with a presentation at the end of the term.

You may gain exposure to areas such as process automation, data collection and visualization, workflow improvements, and supporting ongoing automation projects within MiddleGround and its portfolio companies. This internship is a great fit for a student studying engineering, computer science, or a related technical field who wants to explore how automation applies in a real-world private equity environment.

This is a paid position based onsite in Lexington, KY and is perfect for a student looking for an internship in Private Equity while gaining hands-on experience in automation technologies. You will learn from industry experts and work with highly experienced professionals.

Check out our Automation facility, and learn more about what our team does here: https://bit.ly/3HljrSK

Requirements

Key Traits and Responsibilities

• Collaborates and communicates with internal stakeholders, including the broader Automation and Operations teams
• Maintains a "can do," excited attitude, and a willingness to learn and be a sponge
• Offers insights based on coursework in engineering, computer science, or related areas
• Supports automation-specific projects such as process tracking, data collection, programming, or design documentation
• Takes initiative on projects delegated by the Automation team
• Takes feedback seriously and strives to constantly be improving

Requirements

• Student currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or advanced degree program (Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; previous experience with Excel, CAD, coding, or automation platforms is a plus
• Naturally curious and unafraid to ask questions
• Able to work independently and cross-collaboratively with other teams