AI Intern: Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 (Onsite)

Cognizant; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives at their Innovation Center in MxD, Chicago. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design and test innovative solutions, and help train AI models using data, documents, images, and videos.

The role requires part-time availability (20 hours/week) and will involve hands-on work with MES/SCADA/PLC, sensors, and cobots, along with preparing demos for client visits.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program pursuing 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (CS/IS/DS/SE)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives at their Innovation Center in MxD, Chicago. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design and test innovative solutions, and help train AI models using data, documents, images, and videos.

The role requires part-time availability (20 hours/week) and will involve hands-on work with MES/SCADA/PLC, sensors, and cobots, along with preparing demos for client visits.