AI Intern: Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 (Onsite)

Cognizant; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant's Manufacturing Innovation Center in Chicago invites an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 projects. You will design, test, and document digital manufacturing use cases, work with MES/SCADA/PLC, and help train AI models using data, images, and videos.

This onsite internship runs 8 weeks starting in October 2026, requires 20 hours per week, and pays $25 per hour. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with client demos, and stay current with digital manufacturing

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

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Self-motivation

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree program in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cognizant's Manufacturing Innovation Center in Chicago invites an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 projects. You will design, test, and document digital manufacturing use cases, work with MES/SCADA/PLC, and help train AI models using data, images, and videos.

This onsite internship runs 8 weeks starting in October 2026, requires 20 hours per week, and pays $25 per hour. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with client demos, and stay current with digital manufacturing