Intern - 4IR Smart Equipment Developer Studying Bachelor Degree Start onboarding July 2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a 4IR Equipment Developer Intern to work on an innovative smart CCTV system with barcode recognition. The goal is to develop an intelligent video recording system capable of detecting barcodes in video streams and triggering database updates upon detection.

This role offers handson experience in embedded systems IoT development and computer vision requiring problemsolving skills design thinking and an iterative development mindset. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to create a robust and efficient system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program a smart CCTV system using suitable hardware platforms (e.g. microcontrollers embedded systems arduino SBCs like Raspberry Pi).
• Implement barcode recognition within recorded video streams and integrate triggers for database logging.
• Design and develop database connectivity to store barcode detection data.
• Optimize video processing algorithms for efficient barcode detection and minimal processing lag.
• Assist in implementing realtime monitoring features for system reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate camera modules microcontrollers and external sensors.
• Prepare technical documentation system diagrams and PowerPoint presentations for progress updates and system explanations.
• Conduct testing debugging and performance tuning to improve system accuracy.
• Work within Agile development frameworks (Scrum) for iterative improvements.
• Explore and apply bestinclass solutions to enhance system efficiency and performance.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Current student pursuing a Bachelors in Electronics Computer Science Mechatronics or a related field.
• Experience with embedded system programming using platforms like Arduino Raspberry Pi or other microcontrollers/SBCs.
• Basic knowledge of computer vision and image processing for barcode detection.
• Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to debug and optimize embedded systems.
• Proficiency in English with strong technical documentation and presentation skills (PowerPoint expertise preferred).
• Interest in IoT Industry 4.0 and smart automation systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a designthinking approach to development.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Experience with OpenCV Python or machine learning for barcode recognition.
• Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases for barcode data storage.
• Familiarity with REST APIs or MQTT protocols for IoT communication.
• Exposure to Scrum or Agile methodologies in projectbased work.

Skills Requirements

• Embedded system development: Ability to work with microcontrollers SBCs and camera modules.
• Computer vision and barcode recognition: Understanding of image processing for realtime barcode detection.
• Database integration: Ability to store and retrieve barcode data effectively.
• Hardware interfacing: Experience connecting cameras sensors and computing platforms.
• Presentation and documentation skills: Clear technical communication using PowerPoint.
• Analytical mindset and problemsolving skills: Ability to optimize system performance.

Additional Information :

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