Edge AI Engineering Intern at Equipment & Controls, Inc.

Wampum, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, Edge Computing, Roboflow, YOLO, Agentic Workflows, RAG, Ubuntu, Jetpack, Docker, GPU, AI Deployment, Data Analysis, Industrial Automation

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time. Our customer base includes oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, mining and metals, life sciences, pulp and paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM and nuclear industries. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, ECI is the region’s leader in process control and industrial automation products and solutions. We seek individuals that share our passion for excellence. Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services Location: Lawrence, PA Job Summary: We are looking for a passionate AI Engineering Intern to help us bridge the gap between complex industrial data and actionable intelligence. This summer, you won't just be writing code; you will be building an "Agentic Librarian" and deploying fault detecting real-time vision models to the edge. You will work at the intersection of Computer Vision (CV) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), deploying models onto the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin platform and cloud platforms to solve real-world problems for our sales and engineering team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Investigate and test high-accuracy vision model training using Roboflow and YOLO to automate the detection of equipment defects and the analysis of industrial documentation. Develop and refine "agentic" workflows and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems to unify data across disparate repositories and enable rapid data extraction. Learn to manage and deploy AI applications within the Ubuntu/Jetpack ecosystem, utilizing Docker to optimize performance on GPU-accelerated hardware like the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. Conduct rigorous testing of AI applications to identify shortcomings and ensure reliability prior to the adoption phase. Assist in authoring comprehensive Operational Procedures and training documentation to ensure consistent and clear adoption of AI tools by employees. Partner with Service, Software, and Electrical Engineers to translate field requirements into technical features while maintaining hardware and system integrity. Prioritize AI application efforts on tasks that are data-driven or time-consuming to drive maximum efficiency for ECI. Assist the Project Lead in compiling Viability Reports that describe the specific applications of AI, their risks, and their projected impact on quality and efficiency. Complete ECI-funded certifications, including Google Prompting Essentials and NVIDIA virtual AI courses, to support project technical requirements. Requirements Ideal Candidate: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, Data Science, or a related technical field. Must have a strong desire to learn technologies such as Ubuntu, ROBOFLOW, CNNs, Computer Vision models in a hands-on environment Interest in AI computer hardware, edge computing, and software Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interface with internal stakeholders Must have the ability to do regional travel (PA,OH,WV) day trips Must be able to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, overhead reaching, climbing, stooping, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds; work in varying temperatures; and drive for extended periods or distances Prior experience working with the Jetson platform preferred Prior experience working with ROBOFLOW, CNNs, Computer Vision models preferred Core Competencies: WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission. CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner. INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals. Additional Details Those interested in employment following an internship will be considered based on current openings, performance during internship, and proximity to graduation. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Responsibilities

The intern will develop and deploy real-time vision models to edge devices, focusing on building an "Agentic Librarian" and fault detection systems using CV and NLP techniques. Key duties include testing vision models with Roboflow/YOLO, refining RAG systems, and managing AI application deployment on NVIDIA Jetson hardware.