IT Intern

Position Location

Farmington Hills, MI

Position Purpose

MDT is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented IT Technical Intern to join our team. This position is ideal for a student looking to gain practical, real-world experience in corporate IT infrastructure, including physical cabling, hardware installation, and end-user device deployment. You will work alongside experienced technicians to support our daily operations and special IT projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Cabling & Network Physical Layer: Assist in running, terminating, testing, and labeling network cables.
  • Hardware Installation: Assist with “rack and stack” projects, including installing servers, switches, and patch panels.
  • Laptop & Workstation Deployment: Provision, image, and configure laptops.
  • Office Setup & Moves: Set up workstations, including mounting monitors, connecting docking stations, and organizing cable management.
  • IT Documentation & Asset Management: Update asset management systems (inventory tracking) and maintain accurate documentation of network drops and cable pathways.
  • Troubleshooting: Provide basic troubleshooting support for hardware, peripherals, and network connectivity issues.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree or certification in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networking fundamentals.
  • Strong interest in physical IT infrastructure.
  • Ability to lift up to 30–50 lbs and work under desks or in restricted spaces (server rooms).
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with labeling and documentation.

Required Knowledge

    Working Conditions

    • Internship with a Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. schedule with a one-hour unpaid lunch.
    • Additional hours, including Saturday/Sunday support, as required.
    • No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).
    • Long duration of computer workstation usage.

    The compensation is based on experience and offers a base salary plus bonus opportunities. We offer BCBS benefits, dental, disability and life insurance at 90 days and 401K after one year.

    Member Driven Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We hire individuals on the basis of ability, experience, education, intelligence, and character. Member Driven Technologies does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, height, weight, handicap, citizenship status, or otherwise to the full extent of all applicable laws. Our equal employment opportunity policy applies to all our employment practices, including hiring, training, advancement, discipline, and compensation.