Digital Manufacturing Intern (AI)

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Candidates must be willing to commute or relocate to Spartanburg, SC. The role combines desk-based technical work with hands-on shop floor activities.

Pay range: $18.00–$37.00 per hour.

Company

Oshkosh Delivery, part of hirify.global, designs and manufactures advanced delivery vehicles for last-mile and commercial delivery.

What you will do

• Support deployment and integration of AI-enabled systems, data analytics platforms, and shop floor solutions for operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to manufacturing analytics projects involving AI-assisted work instructions, mobile image inspection, quality-control vision systems, and digital twins.
• Perform model training, edge deployment, system integration, and production troubleshooting using SQL, data contextualization platforms, and SCADA/MQTT systems.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, robots, and other OT equipment to implement backup, version-control, and integration solutions.
• Install equipment, test integrations, and resolve production issues in hands-on shop floor environments.
• Understand the requirements and expectations of internal teams and end users who rely on the support structure.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree focused on Digital Technology or Information Technology.
• Graduation date on or after May 2028.
• Ability to work 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during winter and summer breaks.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Completion of at least sophomore-year coursework or equivalent.
• Willingness to commute or relocate to Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Nice to have

• Programming experience in Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, or similar languages, including scripting and data manipulation.
• SQL knowledge and experience with databases and queries.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line.
• Experience with analytics platforms such as Databricks, Jupyter, or Power BI.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and firewall rules.
• Exposure to data integration or contextualization platforms such as HighByte or Kepware.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLCs, or industrial robot automation systems, including Ignition, Rockwell, Siemens, or Fanuc.
• Git version control, Docker, or containerization experience.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, or scikit-learn.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture focused on doing the right thing, perseverance, and working better together.
• Summer internship with potential to be extended to a year-round arrangement.
• Opportunities to support team member growth and success.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.