Applied AI & Business Innovation Intern - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN

Thinklance LLP; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinklance LLP is seeking an undergraduate student for an internship-like role in Franklin, TN. You will identify opportunities to enhance business processes using AI, partner with subject-matter experts, and rapidly prototype and test AI-enabled solutions for ongoing improvement.

You will evaluate tools, develop prototypes and compelling business cases, and present recommendations to Dealer Support leadership while learning through Nissan's innovation programs and trainings.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student entering junior or senior year in a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to business processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve processes using applied AI and emerging technologies.
• Partner with business subject-matter experts to understand workflows, pain points, and needs.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and refine AI-assisted solutions.
• Evaluate AI tools for usability, quality, adoption, and enhancement opportunities.
• Develop findings, prototypes, business cases, and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Curiosity

AI enthusiasm

Ambiguity tolerance

Communication

Prototyping & pilots

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Identify opportunities to improve existing business processes using applied AI and emerging technologies.
• Partner with business subject-matter experts to understand current workflows, pain points, and unmet needs.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and refine AI-assisted solutions and new ways of working.
• Evaluate existing AI-enabled tools and solutions for usability, quality, adoption, and opportunities for enhancement.
• Develop and present findings, prototypes, business cases, and recommendations to Dealer Support leadership.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate students entering Junior or Senior year in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Innovation/Entrepreneurship, or a related interdisciplinary field.
• Strong curiosity and desire to challenge assumptions and explore innovative solutions.
• Interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to improve business processes and customer experiences.
• Comfortable working with ambiguous problems and learning through experimentation and rapid iteration.
• Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to translate observations and insights into practical prototypes, pilots, recommendations, or process improvements.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Preferred experience with AI tools, data analysis, process improvement, or innovation projects.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (transcript verification required).
• Ability to work onsite in Franklin, TN.

Training & Development

Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan's innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms, and leadership trainings.