AI Software Developer Intern

Prysmian Group; Arco Felice; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Arco Felice is seeking an engineering intern to support modernizing a legacy VB.NET industrial application into a web-based solution, gaining hands-on experience in software development, MES integration, and IT/OT systems at the Arco Felice plant.

You will work with the IT team to review existing features, contribute to web development, and use AI-assisted tools for coding, testing, and documentation, while collaborating with IT, operations and plant users to validate

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate in computer-related fields.
• Basic OO programming and database knowledge with at least one language.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, Git, SQL or .NET is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review the VB.NET app and document key features, data flows, and logic.
• Contribute to development of a modern web application under IT guidance.
• Use AI-assisted tools to support coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Collaborate with IT, operations and plant users to gather requirements.
• Support basic integration activities with MES or data sources where applicable.
• Prepare simple technical documentation and progress updates.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Databases

C#, VB.NET, Python or JavaScript

Education

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

AI

Tools

REST APIs

Git

SQL

.NET technologies

Job description

Job Summary

The intern will support the modernization of a legacy VB.NET industrial application into a web-based solution, while gaining hands‑on experience in software development, MES integration, and IT/OT systems within the Arco Felice plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the existing VB.NET application and help document key features, data flows, and business logic.
• Contribute to the development of a modern web application under the guidance of the IT team.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to support coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and plant users to collect requirements and validate prototypes.
• Support basic integration activities with MES or other manufacturing data sources where applicable.
• Prepare simple technical documentation and progress updates.

Required Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, AI, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of object‑oriented programming, databases, and at least one development language such as C#, VB.NET, Python, or JavaScript.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with web development, REST APIs, Git, SQL, or .NET technologies.
• Interest in manufacturing systems, MES, Industry 4.0, or IT/OT integration.

Nice to have (Plus)

• Analytical mindset, curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in an industrial environment.
• Previous academic or project experience with AI tools, web applications, automation, or industrial systems is a plus.

Working Conditions

On‑site at the Arco Felice plant, with direct exposure to production operations. Regular interaction with both IT and operational teams; some activities may require alignment with plant schedules.

Additional Information

The role supports plant digitalisation initiatives focused on improving application usability, data visibility, and connectivity between shopfloor and enterprise systems.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organisation, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximising value for our customers and stakeholders.

With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organisation that prioritises talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognising and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.

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Prysmian will endeavour to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well‑placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets.

Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high‑performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15billion in 2023.