Student Intern, AI Engineer

Celestica; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs

Time Off to Volunteer

Networking events

Potential full-time after degree

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Student Intern - AI Engineer to design and implement agentic solutions and ML models. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to delivery, working with emerging GenAI technologies and gaining hands-on experience.

The role emphasizes technical rigor, teamwork, and potential for future growth within a global technology leader. Remote start with flexible options for US locations.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and core software development principles.
• Foundational knowledge in Data Science and Machine Learning (data analysis, model evaluation, predictive modeling).
• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts, large language models, and autonomous agent architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evaluate intelligent agents and ML workflows.
• Apply data science techniques to analyze datasets and optimize model performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and integrate AI/ML solutions.
• Conduct experimental testing and benchmarking to ensure rigor and accuracy.
• Present technical findings and prototypes to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Data Science

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Enrolled in Engineering/CS/Math

Job description

3 Month Internship

As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world's leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage. These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.

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 an innovative Student Intern - AI Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and implement agentic solutions and machine learning models to solve complex technical problems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to delivery, showing technical rigor and strong teamwork. This position offers hands-on experience with emerging GenAI technologies and strong potential for future career growth within the company.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python and core software development principles.
• Foundational knowledge in Data Science and Machine Learning (e.g., data analysis, model evaluation, and predictive modeling).
• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts, large language models, and autonomous agent architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, drive projects forward, and deliver reliable results.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and teamwork capabilities.

Activities:

• Design, build, and evaluate intelligent agents and machine learning workflows.
• Apply data science techniques to analyze datasets, optimize model performance, and enhance agent capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and integrate AI/ML solutions into existing workflows.
• Conduct experimental testing and benchmarking to ensure technical rigor and solution accuracy.
• Present technical findings, project progress, and working prototypes to internal stakeholders.

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: May/June 2027

Location: Remote

Vacancies: 1

Experience: No Formal Experience Required.

Education: Enrolled in a Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics Program

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.