Data Scientist Intern

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

The Data Scientist Intern will be assisting in the managing designing developing and deploying of scalable and robust artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for various business problems to enable digital transformation and innovation across various functions. This role demands a candidate with a strong background in AI/ML design development and architecture of AI/ML technologies and partnership with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect design and document impactful solutions that optimize processes for the identified opportunities. This role will work with a team of AI/ML engineers architects consultants and data scientists across all areas of Ingredion data science and AI potentially including teams involved with crop science yields factory reaction yield optimization design of experiments in formulating new products and demand forecasting.

What you will do:

• Analyze requirements for ML projects supporting Ingredion functional areas (demand planning experimental ingredient formulations manufacturing yield management and others) and translate them into ML solutions.
• Assist in facilitation of the Ingredion DTS AI Labs community in peer reviewing member projects formalizing best practices and standards and collaborating with Ingredion Data Scientists on ML problems.
• Review and advise project uses of AI/ML frameworks tools and platforms such as TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn R Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Document and evolve best practices standards and processes for AI/ML development and deployment.
• Test and validate solutions and ensure they meet the quality standards and expectations of the solution architecture and design.
• Collaborate with data engineers data scientists business analysts and stakeholders to understand the business needs define the AI/ML objectives and communicate the results and insights.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of AI/ML solutions and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Research and evaluate the latest AI/ML techniques and algorithms and apply them to solve business problems.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies trends and innovations and suggest improvements and enhancements to the solutions. Evaluate new and emerging technologies and trends conducting feasibility studies and prototyping to assess potential impact and value and foster a culture of innovation and learning within the team.

What you will bring

• Progression towards a Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Data Science Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Statistics or related field.
• Academic experience with AI/ML engineering or related roles.
• Proficient in one or more of the AI/ML programming languages
• Strong knowledge and experience in AI/ML concepts such as supervised and unsupervised learning deep learning natural language processing reinforcement learning etc.
• Hands-on experience in building and deploying AI/ML solutions using various frameworks tools and platforms such as TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn AWS Azure or GCP.
• Experience in working with large and complex datasets using SQL NoSQL or big data technologies such as Hadoop Spark or Hive.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex AI/ML concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certification in AI/ML solutions & architecture or related fields is a plus.

To be eligible for consideration candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.

• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelors or Masters degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore junior or non-graduating senior.

• If you have completed your degree please consider other opportunities with Ingredion posted at Join Ingredion

  Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

  • Total Rewards Package competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51 miles from the Ingredion work location
  • Internship Program Events & Activities programming catered toward career exploration networking and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester IL
  • Intern Mentor Program pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredions culture
  • Involvement in Ingredions Business Resource Groups the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredions Inclusion & Belonging strategy
  • Employee Recognition Program a culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
  • Employee Discount Program provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

  Pay Range: $20-25/hour

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  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

  Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

  Relocation Available:

  No

  This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

  Benefits:

  Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .