Data Science Intern - Summer 2027 - Bedford, MA

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Technology, Inc. is seeking a Data Science Intern in its AI Technology Group to advance Asset Performance Monitoring AI technology. You’ll work with data scientists, engineers, and developers to build scalable ML solutions for manufacturing and process industries.

Requires a Master’s in a related field or PhD candidacy, strong quantitative skills, and experience with Python, C++/C, and C#. The role emphasizes practical research, collaboration, and contribution to cutting-edge AI software

Qualifications

• Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related major.
• PhD candidates preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis and software development with Python, C++/C and C#.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and software developers to develop new machine learning applications for the manufacturing and process industries.
• Collaborate with customers, product managers and technical staff to promote continuous innovation in Engineering Design and Simulation offerings.
• Investigate new and developing technologies and determine how to leverage them into AspenTech's software applications.
• Provide thought leadership and represent AspenTech at industry and academic meetings and conferences.

Skills

Python

C/C++

C#

Machine Learning

Mathematics

Education

Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering/OR

PhD candidate

Tools

Python

C/C++

C#

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way.

You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

As part of Emerson Electric, AspenTech is a global leader in industrial software, delivering advanced asset optimization solutions for capital-intensive industries. With a presence around the world, we are uniquely positioned to drive innovation and sustainability across energy, chemical, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. With origins at MIT over 40 years ago, AspenTech has continually pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in optimization technology. Now, as a key innovation engine within Emerson, our Technology organization includes more than 1,300 experts in performance engineering, subsurface science, manufacturing and supply chain, digital grid management, and asset performance monitoring.

Joining this team means transforming cutting-edge ideas into impactful solutions used by hundreds of thousands of professionals globally - shaping the future of industry through technology.

As a Data Science Intern in our AI Technology Group, you bring deep technical expertise in build the next generation of Asset Performance Monitoring AI technology. We are looking for sharp, disciplined, and highly quantitative individuals who have a passion for playing with complex data and cutting-edge technologies, in all its forms, including data mining, mathematical modeling, cognitive computing and expert systems.

You will leverage your skills and passion for Machine Learning, AI and Cognitive Computing to drive innovations in AspenTech's software platforms.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and software developers to develop new machine learning applications for the manufacturing and process industries
• Collaborate with customers, product managers and technical staff to develop technology strategies to promote continuous innovation in our Engineering Design and Simulation offerings
• Investigate new and developing technologies as they appear in industry and academia and determine how to leverage these new technologies into our software applications
• Provide thought leadership and represent AspenTech at industry and academic meetings and conferences

What You’ll Need

• Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Operation Research, or a related major
• PhD candidates preferred
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis and software development/programming with one or more of Python, C++/C and C#
• Strong expertise required in engineering mathematics, statistics and optimization
• Demonstrated experience with machine learning algorithms (regression, semi-supervised learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, time series analysis, predictive modeling, data mining, cognitive computing)
• Experience with LLM, generative AI, MLops, Graph Knowledge, and/or cloud technologies is a plus
• History of publishing research and results in the ML field
• Participated in the design, development, evaluation, and deployment of scalable data-driven models and analytical solutions for machine learning application
• Problem-solving ability and attention to details
• Demonstrated ability to use scientific research to deliver value to customers and are motivated to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner

Hourly Internship Pay Rate: $40.00 - $50.00 Work Location: Aspen Technology has a global hybrid workplace for most of our roles. Employees are expected to work in the office 4 days per week and may work remotely 1 day per week, unless the employee has a reasonable accommodation or other approved exception to the hybrid workplace schedule. Our Internship role is based in our global headquarters in Bedford, MA.

Work Authorization

AspenTech will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks. If you're looking to make a difference every day and push the limits of performance, AspenTech is doing things no one else thought was possible. As a leading industrial software partner, we help companies all over the world run safer, greener, longer and faster. With over 3700 employees and more than 60 global locations, AspenTech is meeting today’s sustainability and business challenges head-on with unmatched expertise, cutting-edge AI-powered technology and a passion to innovate.

AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. AspenTech does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, familial status, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military service or protected Veteran Status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who have a disability or sincere religious reasons to request accommodation, when necessary to enable the individual to participate in the job application or interview process. If you wish to request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

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