AI & Automation Intern

Information Technology
February 8, 2026
$20 / hour
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Job Description

Job Title: AI & Automation Intern

Location: Onsite – Addison, IL

Compensation: $18–$20/hr

Employment Type: Full-time, 10–12 weeks

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on AI & Automation Intern to join our team in Addison, IL. This full-time, 10-12 week internship offers a unique opportunity to build practical AI and automation tools that directly contribute to significant time savings across the company. You will work onsite at our Addison headquarters, supporting real projects from day one, receiving clear direction and structure to ship projects weekly without adding management overhead.

What You’ll Work On (Key Responsibilities)

1. Automation (Using Zapier / Power Automate / Make)

  • Build and Improve Workflows: Design, develop, and optimize automated workflows to eliminate manual steps in various business processes.
  • Create Reusable Assets: Develop simple connectors, triggers, and templates that can be easily reused across the organization to scale automation efforts.

2. AI Assistants (GPT-based tools)

  • Develop Lightweight Internal Tools: Build practical, lightweight AI assistants primarily using GPT-based tools for tasks such as drafting documents, summarizing information, and performing internal lookups.
  • Package and Document Tools: Ensure each tool is packaged with basic documentation and a quick-start guide to facilitate easy adoption and usage by internal teams.

3. Knowledge Search (RAG-lite)

  • Index Internal Knowledge: Assist in indexing a small, focused set of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
  • Pilot Support & Metrics: Support a pilot implementation of the knowledge search system within one department, actively tracking usage and measuring time-saved metrics to demonstrate impact.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team, benefiting from their expertise and guidance:

  • Technical Lead: Providing technical direction and mentorship.
  • People/Program Lead: Ensuring program alignment and intern support.
  • Project Coordinator: Helping manage project timelines and deliverables.
  • Metrics/Dashboards Analyst: Assisting with data collection and impact measurement.

What We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications)

  • Academic Standing: Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Computer Science (CS), Information Systems (IS), Industrial Engineering (IE), Data Science, or a related technical field.
  • Automation Platform Experience: Proven experience with leading automation platforms such as Zapier, Power Automate, or Make.
  • Basic Python Skills: Proficiency in basic Python for tasks including API calls, JSON manipulation, and simple scripting.
  • AI Familiarity: Familiarity with OpenAI or Azure OpenAI platforms and their capabilities.
  • Work Ethic: Strong documentation habits and a proactive bias for action.
  • Onsite Requirement: Must be able to work onsite in Addison, IL for the entire duration of the internship.
  • Work Authorization: Must have US work authorization.

What You’ll Deliver (Expected Outcomes)

By the end of the internship, you will have tangible accomplishments, including:

  • Live Solutions: 3–5 live automations or AI tools deployed and actively used within the company.
  • Comprehensive Documentation: Clean, thorough documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for every tool and automation you build.
  • Impact Metrics: Clear before/after metrics demonstrating the time saved as a result of your projects.
  • Leadership Presentation: A comprehensive end-of-summer demo to leadership showcasing your achievements and the impact of your work.

A Little About the Company

  • Legacy & Growth: Established in 1895, our company has a rich history. We’ve experienced significant growth, expanding from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010, and now boasting over 240 employees.
  • Industry & Products: We are a leading distributor of rigid packaging products and industrial filtration solutions.
  • Locations: Headquartered in a beautiful, newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison, IL. We also have locations in Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), and Charlotte, NC (2023).
  • Culture & Values:
    • We adopt a strengths-based approach, focusing on leveraging what employees enjoy and excel at.
    • We are dedicated to building autonomy, connectedness, and confidence in every role.
    • Our culture is characterized by positive, optimistic, open-minded, and curious individuals who are customer-focused and supportive of co-workers.
  • Employee Support & Perks:
    • Interns receive regular check-ins from both HR and their department leader.
    • Opportunities to support various employee committees, such as the Culture Committee and Cary Cares.
    • Enjoyable company events like “Fun Friday’s” (check out our Facebook page for highlights!).

Ideal Candidate Characteristics for Our Culture

  • Positive/Optimistic: Maintains a positive outlook and contributes to a vibrant work environment.
  • Open Minded: Receptive to new ideas and approaches, while also seeking continuous improvement for existing systems.
  • Curious/Inquisitive: Possesses a natural desire to learn, explore, and ask questions.
  • Customer-Focused: Committed to ensuring ease of doing business for our customers, both internal and external.
  • Supportive of Co-workers: A team player who actively supports and collaborates with colleagues.

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