AI Fellow | Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing
About The Position
C10 Labs is seeking an AI Fellow with experience or a strong interest in robotics, industrial systems, and advanced manufacturing to support the AI Nexus NYC venture studio. The Fellow will work with founders and the C10 Labs team to evaluate new venture opportunities, research industry challenges, support product and market validation, and help early-stage companies identify potential customers, partners, and pilot opportunities. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone interested in working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, manufacturing, and venture creation.
Requirements
- Current graduate student, recent graduate, researcher, operator, or industry professional.
- Experience or academic exposure in robotics, engineering, manufacturing, computer science, AI, or a related field.
- Understanding of AI, machine learning, computer vision, automation, or data-driven systems.
- Strong research, analysis, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into practical business applications.
- Interest in startups, venture creation, and early-stage company building.
- Ability to work independently in an ambiguous and fast-moving environment.
Nice To Haves
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Computer vision
- Industrial automation
- Advanced manufacturing
- Supply chain and logistics
- Digital twins
- Predictive maintenance
- Quality control and inspection
- Human-machine collaboration
- Industrial data infrastructure
Responsibilities
- Research emerging opportunities in robotics, automation, manufacturing, and industrial AI.
- Identify operational challenges that could be addressed through AI-enabled products.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery.
- Evaluate startups, founders, technologies, and potential venture concepts.
- Identify manufacturers, industrial companies, and other prospective pilot partners.
- Map target customers, decision-makers, research institutions, investors, and strategic partners.
- Support founders with product positioning, pilot development, and commercialization.
- Help prepare company profiles, research briefs, presentations, and investor materials.
- Participate in founder meetings, mentor sessions, and program activities.
- Track project milestones, findings, and recommended next steps.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
