2027 Digital IT Summer Internships

Sitka Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Gore is seeking interns for a 12-week summer program across multiple sites (Flagstaff, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Elkton, MD). You will join a Digital Information Technology team to work on AI-enabled projects, data cleaning, and model development using Python.

The program emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and networking opportunities. Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, building simple predictive models, and supporting AI initiatives while adhering to ethical data practices.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S./MBA program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business/Management Information Systems, AI, or Data Science/Analytics
• Successful completion of at least the Junior year of college prior to the start of the internship and continued pursuit of your degree in the fall
• Ability to commit to a (minimum) 12-week summer internship
• Enthusiasm and energy for enabling digital capabilities in a manufacturing and supply chain
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Drive and initiative; a self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply knowledge related to area of study
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects or initiatives through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team

Responsibilities

• Analyze product development workflows to identify areas where AI can accelerate design iterations, simulate performance, or predict outcomes.
• Assist in cleaning and structuring historical product data for use in machine learning models.
• Build simple predictive models or recommendation systems using Python and business analytics skills.
• Analyze production data for bottlenecks, quality issues, or predictive maintenance opportunities.
• Apply machine learning techniques to improve demand forecasting and inventory management.
• Support data governance efforts to ensure ethical and compliant AI use.
• Analyze customer data and identify segments for targeted marketing campaigns.
• Build models to predict sales trends and support strategic planning.
• Develop basic AI-driven tools to enhance customer service or internal sales support.
• Analyze employee engagement, turnover trends, or optimize recruitment strategies.
• Apply AI to detect anomalies in financial transactions or automate reporting.
• Support AI use cases in document review or regulatory compliance using ethical frameworks.
• Assist IT teams in integrating AI tools into existing systems, leveraging their understanding of business systems.
• Help define data pipelines and architecture needed to support scalable AI solutions.
• You will be required to be on-site every week of the internship. Gore offers a housing allowance to assist if you need to relocate.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S./MBA in IT/CS/IS/AI/Data Science

Tools

Python

Pandas

Job description

State/Province: Arizona, California, Delaware, Maryland, Montana

Category: Information Technology

Sub-Category: Information Technology

Work Arrangement: Remote, Hybrid, On-site

Posting Start Date: 8/26/26

Posting End Date: 9/21/26

Would you like to get hands-on work experience and solve real-life problems related to your field of study? We are looking for students to support a variety of Digital IT related projects at our Flagstaff, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; and Elkton, MD facilities this summer.

About the Role

As a Gore intern, working within a multi-functional Digital Information Technology team environment, you will be involved with projects that contribute to supporting a diverse information systems environment. We are looking for students that have excellent interpersonal communication skills, who are self-motivated, and have demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving. You will be encouraged to network and build relationships across functions and plants as well as with other interns. We will provide you with organized social and networking opportunities throughout the summer to help you build connections with other interns and Gore associates.

Pay and Benefits

• $23 - $27 per hour
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Typical Project Opportunities

• Analyze product development workflows to identify areas where AI can accelerate design iterations, simulate performance, or predict outcomes.
• Assist in cleaning and structuring historical product data for use in machine learning models.
• Build simple predictive models or recommendation systems using Python and business analytics skills.

Integrated Supply Chain

• Analyze production data for bottlenecks, quality issues, or predictive maintenance opportunities.
• Apply machine learning techniques to improve demand forecasting and inventory management.
• Support data governance efforts to ensure ethical and compliant AI use.

Commercial Regions

• Analyze customer data and identify segments for targeted marketing campaigns.
• Build models to predict sales trends and support strategic planning.
• Develop basic AI-driven tools to enhance customer service or internal sales support.

HR Analytics

• Analyze employee engagement, turnover trends, or optimize recruitment strategies.
• Apply AI to detect anomalies in financial transactions or automate reporting.
• Support AI use cases in document review or regulatory compliance using ethical frameworks.
• Assist IT teams in integrating AI tools into existing systems, leveraging their understanding of business systems.
• Help define data pipelines and architecture needed to support scalable AI solutions.
• You will be required to be on-site every week of the internship. Gore offers a housing allowance to assist if you need to relocate.

Job Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S./MBA program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business/Management Information Systems, AI, or Data Science/Analytics
• Successful completion of at least the Junior year of college prior to the start of the internship and continued pursuit of your degree in the fall
• Ability to commit to a (minimum) 12-week summer internship
• Enthusiasm and energy for enabling digital capabilities in a manufacturing and supply chain
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Drive and initiative; a self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply knowledge related to area of study
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects or initiatives through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible - not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore's values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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