AI Solutions Intern

Faurecia • Auburn Hills, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

FORVIA is looking for a year-round AI Solutions Intern for its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The AI Solutions Intern supports business-focused AI transformation by translating operational challenges into well-defined use cases. Working with regional leaders and the Group Business Transformation Studio (BTS), the intern contributes to research, value-case development, requirements, pilots, adoption, and benefit measurement across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and support functions. This role is designed for a master’s or PhD student seeking applied experience in AI, analytics, digital transformation, and manufacturing.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s or PhD program in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Operations Research, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Graduate-level knowledge of AI, machine learning, generative AI, data science, analytics, or digital transformation.
• Strong analytical, research, structured problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to define metrics, evaluate results, and explain technical concepts and recommendations to nontechnical audiences.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA

Nice To Haves

• Relevant graduate research, assistantships, internships, co-ops, capstone projects, hackathons, consulting projects, or prior employment preferred; five years of professional experience is not required.
• Applied experience in machine learning, generative AI, data analytics, optimization, automation, digital products, or technology-enabled process improvement.
• Experience on multidisciplinary teams preferred; automotive, industrial, or manufacturing exposure is an advantage.
• Proficiency with relevant tools such as Python, R, SQL, data visualization, cloud services, or generative AI platforms is preferred.
• Exposure through coursework, research, or projects to cloud platforms, data pipelines, systems integration, cybersecurity, or the AI solution lifecycle.
• Interest in applying AI to manufacturing and engineering processes; prior industry experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess AI use cases aligned with FORVIA’s business and manufacturing priorities.
• Analyze data to establish baselines, estimate value and investment needs, and define KPIs.
• Support AI demonstrations, workshops, and practical resources that build AI literacy and adoption.
• Track pilot milestones, adoption, risks, user feedback, and measurable business outcomes.
• Evaluate and test AI solutions with BTS; document requirements, acceptance criteria, lessons learned, and reusable practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, plant, quality, supply chain, purchasing, and support teams to explore scalable AI-enabled improvements.
• Contribute to change management and capability-building activities that support responsible AI adoption.
• Comply with FORVIA requirements for ethics, quality, data privacy, cybersecurity, environmental responsibility, and responsible AI.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• Opportunity for career development within a global automotive supplier employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries.
• Cultivated learning environment with tools and resources dedicated to staying at the forefront of mobility.
• Access to FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) with an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training.
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.
• Commitment to achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry, with principles guiding action: use less, use better, and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern