Artificial Intelligence Engineering Intern/Co-Op

Hendrickson•Woodridge, IL

About The Position

The Artificial Intelligence Engineering Co-Op/Intern assists with the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions for engineering, manufacturing, and business applications. The role collaborates with technical and business teams to analyze data, support AI initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to data-driven business solutions while gaining hands-on industry experience. The intern/co-op assists with building and evaluating intelligent applications, preparing and analyzing data, integrating AI technologies into existing systems and processes, and assessing model performance. The role also contributes to software development, technical documentation, reporting, and presentation of findings. The position requires adherence to company policies, cybersecurity standards, data privacy requirements, and ethical AI practices.

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled student or recent graduate in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related technical program.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Exposure to machine learning, AI, software development, and/or data analytics concepts.
Experience with programming languages.
Understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, testing, and deploying AI and machine learning models and applications.
Assist with prototyping, evaluating, and deploying intelligent applications that improve engineering, manufacturing, and business processes.
Collect, clean, organize, and analyze data to support AI initiatives.
Collaborate with engineers, software developers, manufacturing teams, and business teams to identify and implement AI-driven solutions.
Support integration of AI technologies into existing systems, applications, and business processes.
Research emerging AI, machine learning, and automation technologies.
Evaluate model performance and assist with troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, reports, and user guides.
Participate in software development activities, including coding, debugging, testing, and code reviews.
Assist with data visualization, reporting, and presentation of findings to stakeholders.
Follow company policies, cybersecurity standards, data privacy requirements, and ethical AI practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.