Ai And Automation Intern

Company Overview

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

About the Role

We are seeking an intern to work with data analytics, preferably who can translate data into actionable insights and drive innovation through AI. The intern will play a pivotal role in interpreting complex data, analyzing results, and providing valuable reports to drive informed decision-making in the organization.

The role would be a great fit for someone who is:

• An enthusiastic self-starter
• Interested in transforming and manipulating data
• Passionate for technology and AI

Responsibilities

• Explore and define the research problem for ZF company and/or ZF products
• Develop the technology and create the solution to solve the defined problem
• Apply relevant statistical, mathematical, and computational concepts to create models, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts based on machine learning and deep learning techniques, that can be applied to the problem
• Design experiments, perform evaluations, apply enhancements, and develop AI workflows, to automate, optimize, and simplify human-dependent internal processes
• Produce end research results such as publication of findings, publishing patent(s), or similar
• Employ LLMs such as Llama2, Mistral AI, or OpenAI, for specific company needs, integrating and refining them using existing datasets and existing question/answer databases, to fine-tune LLMs, and develop proof-of-concept AI-assisted workflows, or similar

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming & coding: C/C++, Python, Visual Studio in Windows & Linux Environments, Real-Time Operating Systems, dashboarding etc.
• 6+ months designing and training models, and other machine learning techniques
• 6+ months of contributions to the field of machine learning, evidenced by university studies, publications, presentations, courses taken, etc.

Education and Experience 

• We ask that all applicants are current university students, actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computational Neuroscience, etc.), and remain a student for the duration of their internship with our company
• If you have your own project idea, please be sure to include relevant links for viewing in your CV
• Must have/maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (minimally) on a 4.0 scale

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Home/Hybrid location for the internship will be Northville, MI
• Duration 3-6 months

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran