AI & Data Scientist Intern

About the Role

Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

The AI & Data Scientist Intern will assist in the managing, designing, developing, and deploying of scalable and robust artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for various business problems to enable digital transformation and innovation. This role requires a strong background in AI/ML design, development, and architecture, with the ability to partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Build prototype solutions using agentic AI frameworks to solve complex business problems, driving automated decision-making (e.g., order processing, forecasting projections, financial reconciliation, batch processing).
• Analyze requirements for ML projects supporting Ingredion functional areas (e.g., demand planning, ingredient formulations, manufacturing, yield management) and translate them into ML solutions.
• Review and advise on project uses of AI/ML frameworks, tools, and platforms, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, R, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Document and evolve best practices, standards, and processes for AI/ML development and deployment.
• Test and validate solutions to ensure they meet quality standards and expectations.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand business needs, define AI/ML objectives, and communicate results.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of AI/ML solutions, providing feedback for improvement.
• Research and evaluate the latest AI/ML techniques and algorithms and apply them to business problems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Progression towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Academic experience with AI/ML engineering or related roles.
• Proficient in one or more AI/ML programming languages.
• Strong knowledge and experience in AI/ML concepts (e.g., supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, natural language processing, reinforcement learning).
• Hands-on experience with building and deploying AI/ML solutions using frameworks, tools, and platforms such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets using SQL, NoSQL, or big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Hive.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex AI/ML concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Hands on experience with Claude, ChatGPT, MS CoPilot, Agentic Frameworks, MCP, PowerAutomate is a plus.
• Certification in AI/ML solutions & architecture or related fields is a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
• If in an undergraduate program, must have completed at least two years of coursework (sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior status).