AI Software Developer Intern

Prysmian; Pozzuoli; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The intern at Prysmian will 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 within the Arco Felice plant.

You will review the existing VB.NET app, help document features and data flows, and contribute to building a modern web application under IT guidance. Expect to use AI-assisted tools for coding, testing, and documentation.

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.

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.

Skills

OO programming

Databases

C# / VB.Net

Python

JavaScript

Education

CS/Software Eng student or recent grad

Tools

REST APIs

Git

SQL

.NET

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 digitalization 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 organization, increasing the possibility of capturing team chances of capturing market opportunities and maximizing 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 organization that prioritizes 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 recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or other factors, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medicalconditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless it would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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