AI Intern - Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Cognizant

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 34,440,000 - 39,950,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Cognizant is recruiting an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives leveraging AI, ML, IoT, analytics, and AWS IoT services. You will work with cross-functional teams at Cognizant’s Innovation Center in MxD, Chicago, gaining hands-on experience in MES, SCADA, PLCs, sensors, cameras, and cobots.

The role requires part-time commitment (20 hours/week) and an onsite 3-day-per-week presence in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program pursuing a degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
Ability to work part‑time, 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven teamwork and leadership capabilities, with a self‑motivated, strong work ethic and dedication to client service excellence.
Proven Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement digital manufacturing use cases with cross-functional teams, including designing, configuring, testing, and documenting innovative solutions.
Gain hands‑on experience with MES, SCADA, PLC, machines and equipment, wireless sensors, cameras, and cobots/robots.
Train AI models by creating data, documents, images, and videos for model training.
Support client visits and tours by preparing and running demos, documenting topics, and helping control AV and streaming.
Stay current with the latest advancements in digital manufacturing technologies while contributing to solutions that meet client and market needs.