Engineering Intern - Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

Internship Term: May - December 2024, Co-Op (Start and end date not negotiable)

Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2024 through 2027.  

If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site. 

Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements. 

As an intern, you will support the development of new ML (Machine Learning) Vision Defect Detection features for our application, Petra Ai. This role will involve working on automating the training of ML models and deploying these devices on the plant floor. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the exciting fields of Machine Learning and  artificial intelligence and contribute to cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to develop new artificial intelligence features in Python, leveraging ML models that run on NVIDIA devices connected to cameras within the plant floor.
• Conduct testing and validation of these features in live production scenarios.
• Work on automating the training of ML models for various defect detection use cases.
• Automate the deployment and configuration of software across multiple devices.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelors or Master's degree at an accredited university
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Strong background in software engineering.
• Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts.
• Proficient in Python programming.
• Experience with Cloud platforms and Docker is preferred.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law. 

Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 

Company Statements

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