• AI Engineering Intern, Computer Science

    Ingersoll Rand (Davidson, NC)


    Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

     

    PTL Future Force Early Talent Development Program Computer Science EngineerInternship

     

    Business Unit: Power Tools and Lifting

     

    Report to: SBU President and GM

     

    Ingersoll Rands Future Force Early Talent Development Program (ETDP) provides college juniors, seniors or graduate level students with challenging assignments within our Computer Science & Engineering function with intentions to become a permanent IR employee upon graduation. Our program is different because it has two consecutive summer internships and a permanent rotational engineering development program designed to support early career engineers through periodic, structured training and hands-on experiences. The program combines technical workshops, mentorship, and project-based learning to accelerate growth and prepare participants for future engineering functional roles such as; Computer Science, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems and Software, R&D and Simulation learning.

     

    Ingersoll Rands Power Tool and Lifting internship program may begin with full-time or part-time (less than 30 hours per week) commencing immediately with a plan to go into Summer 2026 working full-time. This is a unique opportunity to work with the President of Power Tools and Lifting Division. We offer a lump sum housing stipend and a competitive starting hourly pay rate of $24.50 - $28.50 based on qualifications and experience.

    To be a **successful candidate** for the **PTL Future Force Program Computer Science Engineer Internship** , the qualifications and attributes outlined in the job description include:

    Academic Requirements

    + **Major** : Pursuing a **BS/BA in Computer Science Engineering** .

    + **Focus Areas** : Strong emphasis on **Artificial Intelligence (AI)** and/or **Cybersecurity** .

    + **GPA** : Minimum **3.5 GPA** at the time of application.

    Technical Skills & Responsibilities

    + Assist in designing, developing, and testing **AI models and algorithms**

    + **Understand the business model of the SBU and develop recommendations for utilizing AI to create efficiencies in the organization using AI tools** .

    + Conduct research on **emerging AI technologies** : machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, NLP and deploy them in the organization while ensuring business case for the investments are delivered

    + Work closely with the key leadership team and ensure socialization of the initiatives, buy in and recommend course of action based on feedback from the team. Ability to work and influence senior leaders in the business.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into product development.

    + Analyze large datasets to improve model performance.

    + Support development of **AI prototypes** and **proof-of-concept applications** .

    + Document and present technical findings.

    + Ensure **ethical AI practices** and **data privacy compliance** .

    Program Commitment

    + Participate in **two internship terms** (preferably summer of junior and senior years). Potential to commence on a part time basis in October/November with a plan to increase involvement throughout the year.

    + Commit to **3 months minimum** per internship.

    + Based on evaluations, transition into a **permanent role** within the company.

    Personal Attributes

    + **Resilience** and adaptability, strong ambition to accelerate career with a fast-growing industrial company

    + Strong **learning orientation** eager to acquire and apply new knowledge.

    + Demonstrated **leadership skills** at least two examples (e.g., club officer, team captain, resident advisor).

    + **Geographic flexibility** during and after the program.

     

    At Ingersoll Rand, we think and act like owners of our business, our communities, our planet, and our health too. The Ingersoll Rand benefits program provides you with the tools and resources to take accountability for your health so that we can continue to help make life better.

     

    Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.