Onsite AI Intern, Smart Manufacturing (Chicago)

Cognizant; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing projects at the Cognizant Innovation Center in MxD, Chicago. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, clients, and partners to design, implement and document AI/ML driven manufacturing solutions.

The role requires enrollment in a STEM bachelor’s program and the ability to work 20 hours per week. The internship lasts eight weeks starting in October 2026, with a $25 per hour rate and potential for related

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program pursuing STEM (CS/IS/Data Science/SE).
• Part-time availability: 20 hours per week for duration of internship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and client service mindset.
• Proficient MS Office skills: Excel, Word, 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, 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 to meet client and market needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an AI Intern to support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing projects at the Cognizant Innovation Center in MxD, Chicago. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, clients, and partners to design, implement and document AI/ML driven manufacturing solutions.

The role requires enrollment in a STEM bachelor’s program and the ability to work 20 hours per week. The internship lasts eight weeks starting in October 2026, with a $25 per hour rate and potential for related