Innovation & Automation Co-op: Prototyping AI & Low-Code

Sunlife; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life is offering a Spring 2027 co-op position based in the Boston area with hybrid work in the contiguous states including ME. The role runs January 4, 2027 – June 18, 2027 and blends in-office collaboration with virtual work.

We are seeking a curious, motivated student in technology or related fields to explore automation, AI, low-code tools, data, and enterprise delivery practices while contributing to practical business problems alongside experienced team members.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a co-op or undergraduate program in Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Data, Engineering, Innovation, or a related field.
• Strong curiosity about technology and how it can be used to solve real business problems.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to ask questions, share ideas, and work as part of a team.
• A positive attitude, learning mindset, and willingness to take ownership of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Bring fresh thinking, curiosity, and a willingness to lean into team discussions and project work.
• Support the team in exploring new ideas, emerging tools, and practical ways to apply innovation to business challenges.
• Assist with research, prototyping, documentation, testing, and analysis across automation, AI, and digital delivery initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and business partners to understand problems, ask good questions, and help shape simple solutions.
• Contribute to team materials, process notes, demos, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Stay open to feedback, take ownership of assigned tasks, and actively look for opportunities to add value.

Skills

Curiosity about technology

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ownership mindset

Education

Co-op/undergrad program in Technology or related field

Job description

Sun Life is offering a Spring 2027 co-op position based in the Boston area with hybrid work in the contiguous states including ME. The role runs January 4, 2027 – June 18, 2027 and blends in-office collaboration with virtual work.

We are seeking a curious, motivated student in technology or related fields to explore automation, AI, low-code tools, data, and enterprise delivery practices while contributing to practical business problems alongside experienced team members.