Position Summary

The AI Developer Co-op/Intern will support the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven applications and workflows that improve business processes and decision-making. Working closely with AI developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders, this role provides hands-on experience developing applications using the PCC data platform, Databricks, and modern Python and JavaScript frameworks.

This position offers an opportunity to gain practical experience building AI-enabled solutions, integrating data services and APIs, and contributing to projects that leverage artificial intelligence and automation technologies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of AI-powered applications, workflows, and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Support front-end and back-end application development using Python, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks.
• Help integrate APIs, data sources, and AI model outputs into business applications.
• Collaborate with AI developers, data scientists, and analysts to test and deploy AI-enabled solutions.
• Participate in application testing, debugging, and performance improvements.
• Assist with documenting application functionality, development processes, and technical requirements.
• Support data preparation and validation activities for AI and analytics projects.
• Learn and apply enterprise standards related to security, data governance, and responsible AI practices.
• Contribute to code reviews, team meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Completion of coursework in programming, software development, data structures, databases, artificial intelligence, or machine learning preferred.
• Previous internship, academic project, research experience, or personal project involving software development, data analytics, or AI is a plus.

Required Skills

• Basic proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with software development concepts and object-oriented programming.
• Exposure to web application frameworks such as Streamlit, Flask, Dash, React, Angular, or similar technologies.
• Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, and data analytics concepts.
• Familiarity with SQL and database fundamentals.
• Understanding of version control tools such as Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work on the manufacturing floor, building strong relationships and engaging directly with hourly employees.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Coursework or project experience involving AI, machine learning, or data science.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Jupyter notebooks, or data visualization tools.
• Experience using APIs or developing small web applications.