Internship - Process Modeling for Factory Automation

merl; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Travel coverage

Charlie Card

Health insurance after 90 days

Immigration support

At-will employment

Job summary

MERL, the Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc., seeks an intern to model manufacturing processes using Petri nets and related methods. The role emphasizes process simulation and programming in C/C++, Python or similar languages, with desirable experience in embedded Linux and PLCs.

The internship spans 3–4 months with flexible start dates. Compensation includes 6–8K USD per month, relocation stipends, travel coverage, and a monthly Charlie Card for commuting, plus immigration support as

Qualifications

• Experience with Petri nets for process modeling.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python or similar languages.
• Desirable experience with embedded Linux and PLCs.

Skills

Process modeling with Petri nets

C/C++

Python

Tools

Embedded Linux

Programmable logic controllers

Job description

MERL is seeking an intern to work on mathematical modeling of manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process modeling with Petri nets and other methods, process simulation, and programming in C\\C++, python and or other domain specific modeling languages. Experience programming for embedded Linux environments and experience with programmable logic controllers is highly desirable. The internship start date is flexible and the duration is 3-4 months.

Required Specific Experience

• Process modeling with Petri nets
• C\\C++, Python

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERL’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

• In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting.
• Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers.
• Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage.
• MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed.
• Employment is considered “at-will,” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.