Fontaine Modification Company
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Marmon is now seeking a proactive and analytically minded Forward Deployment Engineer Intern to join our Transportation Products Group Continuous Improvement team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of AI at Marmon by exploring, assessing, and recommending cutting-edge AI technologies. The intern will play a key role in identifying how AI can optimize business processes, improve efficiency, enhance employee experience, and provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making. This role will involve research, data analysis, collaboration with stakeholders, and the development of clear, actionable recommendations.
What You'll Do:
- Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on emerging AI technologies and their applications within the manufacturing landscape
- Needs Assessment: Collaborate with various Business functions (IT, Finance, Manufacturing Floor Workers, etc.) to understand current pain points, identify opportunities for AI integration, and gather requirements for potential solutions
- Solution Evaluation: Evaluate potential AI vendors and solutions based on functionality, scalability, security, cost-effectiveness, ease of integration, and alignment with Marmon's strategic objectives
- Proof-of-Concept Support: Assist in the development and execution of small-scale proof-of-concept projects for promising AI tools, gathering data and feedback on their effectiveness
- Recommendation Development: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations outlining findings, recommended AI solutions, potential benefits, risks, and implementation roadmaps
- Documentation: Document research findings, solution evaluations, and project details in a clear and organized manner
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in assessing and recommending cutting-edge AI technologies within a corporate environment
- Exposure to diverse business functions and challenges within a large, complex, global organization
- Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects with tangible impact
- Mentorship from experienced IT and technology professionals
- Development of valuable research, analytical, and presentation skills
What You'll Bring to the Role:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as: Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Business Administration with a focus on Technology/Analytics, etc.
- Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex information, identify key insights, and develop practical solutions
- Excellent research skills: Ability to gather, synthesize, and critically evaluate information from various sources
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong communication and presentation skills: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proactive and self-motivated: Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Curiosity and a passion for technology and its application in business
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
- Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) for data analysis or scripting are also a plus
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
