AI Intern: Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Cognizant; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives at the Innovation Center in MxD, Chicago. The role involves designing, testing, and documenting AI/ML-enabled solutions and gaining hands‑on experience with MES, SCADA, PLCs, sensors, and cobots.

The position is onsite in Chicago, Illinois, requiring 3 days per week in office, with an 8‑week internship starting in October 2026. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in bachelor's degree in STEM fields 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (CS, IS, Data Science, or Software Engineering)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives at the Innovation Center in MxD, Chicago. The role involves designing, testing, and documenting AI/ML-enabled solutions and gaining hands‑on experience with MES, SCADA, PLCs, sensors, and cobots.

The position is onsite in Chicago, Illinois, requiring 3 days per week in office, with an 8‑week internship starting in October 2026. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.