IT Intern - AI-Driven Automation & IoT Machine Monitoring

Company Details

Whether it is concepting new ideas or improving an existing product to enhance productivity – Ceres is ready to help bring ideas to life. We provide concept generation, detailed design, prototyping, testing, refinement, as well as manufacturing specialized machinery and purpose-built attachments.  Our team of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineers has over 100 years of combined experience, and they, along with our technicians, welders and fabricators, complete our team of experts in analyzing concept generation, designing, and specifying components for complex systems and then bring them to life through our manufacturing capabilities.    

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically curious IT Intern to join our team and play a hands-on role in modernizing our manufacturing operations. You will use artificial intelligence, scripting, and IoT technologies to build automation solutions for our ERP/MRP system and core business processes. Your flagship project will be the design and implementation of real-time machine-monitoring dashboards powered by IoT devices. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful experience at the intersection of AI, industrial IoT, and manufacturing while directly impacting operational efficiency and data-driven decision making.

If you are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to solve real business challenges and want to spend your summer building solutions that matter, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter (or note) describing why you’re excited about AI/IoT in manufacturing, and any relevant projects or GitHub links.

This is an on-site internship May–August 2026.

Key Responsibilities
•    Develop, test, and deploy AI-powered scripts, bots, and automation programs to streamline workflows within our ERP/MRP platform and related business systems.
•    Design and build interactive dashboards for real-time machine monitoring, integrating data from IoT sensors and devices.
•    Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to improve quality processes, production scheduling, inventory management, and other business operations.
•    Collaborate closely with the Quality team and the IT group at our sister company to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with company standards.
•    Document technical work, create user guides, and provide basic training to end users.
•    Participate in team meetings, present project updates, and contribute fresh ideas for leveraging emerging technologies.
•    Troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and maintain clean, well-organized code.

Qualifications
Required
•    Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
•    Strong programming skills (Python preferred; experience with other languages such as JavaScript, C#, or SQL is a plus).
•    Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, automation tools (e.g., RPA, Power Automate, or custom scripts), and data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or similar).
•    Basic understanding of IoT concepts, sensors, APIs, or data streaming.
•    Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive, self-starter mindset.
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
•    Prior exposure to ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
•    Experience with manufacturing or industrial environments.
•    Knowledge of database querying (SQL) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
•    Enthusiasm for Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, or digital transformation.

What You’ll Gain
•    Direct mentorship from the Quality Manager and exposure to both Quality and IT leadership.
•    End-to-end ownership of a high-impact IoT/AI project that will be used in daily operations.
•    Practical experience with real-world ERP automation, IoT integration, and data visualization.
•    Opportunity to build a portfolio piece that demonstrates AI and IoT skills in a manufacturing setting.
•    Competitive hourly pay and a dynamic, supportive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.

About Ceres

Ceres specializes in equipment and attachments that require a high degree of mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical functionality.  Our team of engineers, along with our technicians, welders, and fabricators, have over 100 years of combined experience in: 

• Concept Generation 
• Design 
• Specifying complex systems 
• Manufacturing capabilities 

Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. Ceres shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 

  * The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list.  Ceres further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.