Applied AI Intern - Controls - Summer 2026 Job at OTTO Engineering, Carpentersville, IL

ZW1VakJaeHYxL0tCOTNSUG1CNEV4T250VWc9PQ==
  • OTTO Engineering
  • Carpentersville, IL

Job Description

Applied AI Intern - Controls - Summer 2026

OTTO's opportunity:

We are looking for a highly motivated summer intern with strong technical and analytical capabilities to help us design and build AI-powered tools that support sales, and customer service. The selected candidate will help define, develop, and test intelligent systems that deliver measurable business value - starting with a core project, but potentially expanding as new needs and opportunities emerge.

Potential areas of focus include:

  • Conversational AI (e.g., product-selection chatbot)
  • Intelligent quoting tools connected to ERP data
  • Workflow automation using AI models
  • AI-generated product summaries, and conversational suggestions for specific products
  • Recommendation engines for internal or external users

Specifically, the Applied AI Intern - Controls - Summer 2026  will :

  • Work with business stakeholders to understand problems and define AI-enabled solutions
  • Help build AI workflows and get to see your efforts rolled out live on our website
  • Build web interfaces or dashboards where needed (internal tools or customer-facing apps)
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, and IT to integrate tools with existing systems (e.g., ERP)
  • Document your work and present outcomes to company leadership at the end of the internship

What you'll need to bring to the table:

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar
  • Familiarity with OpenAI, LLMs, or conversational AI frameworks is a plus
  • Experience working with APIs, databases, or ERP integration (or a strong desire to learn)
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to solve real-world business problems using technology

To review all of OTTO's available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Federal Notices

Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights (

(

Temporary NLRB Notice (

E-Verify (

Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.

If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com

These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application.

OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.

Job Tags

Internship, Summer internship,

Similar Jobs

NP Now

OB/GYN - private practice Job at NP Now

OB/GYN needed for a private practice in Miami!! If is a growing practice, 6 OB/GYN's plus APP's. Has a medical Spa as well as the OB/GYN work. He is in the process of building a third office which will have an REI lab as well as a procedure room. CONTACT: Anna ...

BASIS Independent Schools

Physical Education Teacher - Middle and High School Job at BASIS Independent Schools

 ...BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-12 private, secular schools...  ...IndependentDublinis seeking qualified candidates for a PhysicalEducationTeacher starting Fall 2026! BASIS Independent Dublin is set to... 

Super Soccer Stars

Youth Soccer Coach Job at Super Soccer Stars

 ...Job Description Job Description Are you passionate about soccer and working with children? If so, we have an exciting opportunity...  ...for you to join our team at Super Soccer Stars as a Soccer Stars Coach! In this role, you will lead our children in fun and educational... 

Chief Petroleum

Class B CDL Evening Fuel Delivery Driver Job at Chief Petroleum

 ...Company: Chief Petroleum has been locally owned and operating in Colorado Springs since...  ...We are looking for an experienced fuel delivery driver. Must have a steady work history and be...  ...daily DOT inspection of assigned vehicle -Other duties as assigned Requirements...