Student Intern, AI / Data Science

Celestica; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs access

Two paid days off to volunteer

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a driven student for a three-month AI internship in Silicon Valley, designed to design and implement innovative AI solutions in collaboration with engineering teams. You will apply critical thinking to data processing and agentic AI workflows, using Python or Rust.

This hybrid, remote-friendly internship starts in June 2027 and offers exposure to a global technology environment. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in CS, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or Robotics, with

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication, initiative and creativity; quick learner.
• Familiarity with programming in Python or Rust.
• Nice to have knowledge of AI concepts such as LangChain and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
• Data science concepts like data cleaning and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and implement AI solutions; collaborate with engineering teams.
• Apply critical thinking and creativity to new AI technologies, including data processing and agentic AI workflows.

Skills

Python or Rust

Interpersonal communication

Creative thinking

Initiative

Education

Pursuing degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science/AI/Robotics

Job description

Req ID: 140473

Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Americas

Country: USA

3 Month Internship

Celestica is a global electronics manufacturing services company, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with over 28,000 employees across 40 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica delivers a full suite of services – from design and engineering, to manufacturing and supply chain management – to help its customers develop and manufacture products that are transforming the global economy. These products span key areas such as data centre technology, green energy, healthtech, and autonomous vehicles.

Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands‑on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience.

Benefits for Students Include:

• Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies
• Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
• Possibility of a full‑time position after completion of degree
• Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects
• Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year
• Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
• Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company
• Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things
• Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology
• Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer
• Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship
• Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.
• Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities

About this opportunity:

We are seeking a driven student to join our team to help design and implement innovative AI solutions. You will collaborate with engineering teams on impactful projects, applying critical thinking and creativity to new AI technologies, including data processing and agentic AI workflows.

Preferred Skills:

• Good candidates for this job must demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, initiative, and creativity, and be quick learners.
• Coding Skills: Familiarity with programming in Python or Rust.
• Nice to have: Knowledge of:
• AI concepts such as LLMs, Agentic AI: e.g., LangChain and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
• Data science concepts, such as data cleaning and data visualization.

Physical Demands, duties of this position are varied and will include:

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Additional Details:

Area: Engineering

Start Date: June 2027

Location: Silicon Valley

Vacancies: 1

Experience: No Formal Experience Required.

Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a field like Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or Robotics.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS:

This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS:

This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.