Research & Detect Intern

Crane NXT Co.•Malvern, PA

58d

About The Position

Business Purpose of Internship: The Summer Internship Program 2026 is designed to attract new, junior talent with fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Interns will be given meaningful ownership of real work that contributes directly to CPI's strategic goals. Role Overview: The Data Scientist Intern will be embedded within the Research and Detect department and will support the delivery of the SC3 Currency Development Tool, a critical component of CPI's most strategically important New Product Development (NPD) project. This placement will involve contributing to counterfeit simulation and data driven development activities that are essential to the success of SC3 and future products built on CPI's sensor platform.

Requirements

Working toward a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
Familiarity with data analysis tools and languages, e.g. Python, R, MATLAB
Understanding of basic machine learning concepts and statistical methods
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration in a team environment

Responsibilities

Support data collection, cleaning, and preparation for analysis
Conduct exploratory data analysis and generate visual summaries
Assist in designing and prototyping data algorithms and models
Contribute to testing, validation, and performance evaluation using defined metrics
Help integrate basic machine learning models where applicable
Maintain clear documentation of data sources, processes, and findings
Prepare reports and presentations to communicate progress and insights
Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and code reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data work with project goals
Engage with mentors and peers to share challenges and propose solutions