Innovation & Automation - Spring 2027 Co-op

Sun Life • Wellesley, MA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sun Life is seeking a curious, motivated, innovation-minded co-op student to join its team for Spring 2027. The student will learn about and contribute to practical business problems involving automation, AI, low-code tools, data, integration concepts, and enterprise delivery practices, working alongside experienced team members. The role is intended for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, contribute ideas, and explore how modern technology can improve how teams work.

This is a full-time, temporary co-op running January 4, 2027 through June 18, 2027. The hybrid role requires 1–2 days per week in the Wellesley, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine office, depending on which location is local to the candidate. Work takes place during business hours, Monday through Friday. Sun Life describes its purpose as helping clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives, and its values as caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a co-op or undergraduate program in Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Data, Engineering, Innovation, or a related field.
• Strong curiosity about technology and how it can solve real business problems.
• Good communication skills, including confidence asking questions, sharing ideas, and working as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, a learning mindset, and willingness to take ownership of assigned work.
• Basic understanding of technology concepts such as applications, data, workflows, or process improvement is helpful; deep technical experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in innovation, AI, automation, digital transformation, or emerging technology trends.
• Interest or exposure to scripting, data, APIs, low-code tools, generative AI, automation, or building simple agents, chatbots, workflows, or prototypes through coursework, projects, or self-learning.
• Comfort experimenting, learning new tools, and turning ideas into simple prototypes or working examples.
• Project, coursework, hackathon, or self-learning experience demonstrating creativity, problem-solving, or passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Bring fresh thinking, curiosity, and a willingness to participate in team discussions and project work.
• Help explore new ideas, emerging tools, and practical applications of innovation to business challenges.
• Assist with research, prototyping, documentation, testing, and analysis across automation, AI, and digital delivery initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and business partners to understand problems, ask questions, and help shape simple solutions.
• Contribute to team materials, process notes, demos, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Stay open to feedback, take ownership of assigned tasks, and look for opportunities to add value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed