AI Intern

About Tronox

Tronox is the worlds leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5700 people strong located across 12 countries and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants labs and offices we responsibly transform the earths resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

Located on approximately 3000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronoxs largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. Within an easy commute you will find several world class attractions. For music lovers there is the Beale Street historic district Graceland and Nashville. Fantastic Creole cuisine and music of New Orleans and the sparkling white beaches of the Gulf are also just a short drive away. Hamilton is in the heart of Southeastern Conference Sports a premier location for college sporting events.

Tronox is looking for a forward-thinking AI Intern to contribute to the development of intelligent systems across a wide range of domains. From humanoid robotics to AI applications in education healthcare space exploration and even animal communication you will help shape the next generation of adaptive and perceptive technology.

This internship focuses on the end-to-end development of machine learning solutions including data processing model training optimization and real-world deployment. Youll work hands-on with large datasets neural network architectures and innovative tools to solve complex challenges in AI perception interaction and decision-making.

We also encourage interns to explore and incorporate the latest in AI development tools helping the team stay agile and ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving tech landscape.

Your work will be both technical and strategic contributing not only to the functionality of AI systems but also to cross-industry applications and collaborative documentation for knowledge transfer.

Primary responsibilities:

Assisting with AI Model Development

• Assist in building and optimizing machine learning models ensuring they meet project requirements.
• Participate in the preprocessing of datasets and data cleaning to improve the performance of AI models.
• Work with supervised unsupervised and reinforcement learning techniques depending on the project.

Conducting Research and Data Analysis

• Perform research on current AI trends technologies and best practices to assist the team in staying up to date.
• Analyze and process large datasets to extract meaningful insights for AI model development.

Testing and Evaluation of AI Models

• Assist in testing AI models to ensure they are functioning as expected.
• Identify and address potential issues or inaccuracies in AI systems.

Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams

• Work closely with engineers data scientists and other teams to align AI solutions with business goals.
• Contribute ideas and insights during team meetings offering solutions to optimize AI solutions.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of AI experiments model development processes and results.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations summarizing the outcomes of AI research or experiments.
• Consistently demonstrate Tronox Core Values

About You

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Computer Science Data Science Engineering or a related field.
• Previous coursework or projects related to machine learning or AI is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Google Cloud) big data technologies (Hadoop Spark) and version control systems (Git) is beneficial.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python R or Java. Knowledge of AI/ML libraries like TensorFlow PyTorch or Scikit-learn is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods linear algebra and calculus to develop and evaluate machine learning models.
• Familiarity with data manipulation cleaning and preprocessing techniques.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize models.
• Ability to clearly communicate findings challenges and solutions to team members.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be clean-shaven in areas where facial hair would interfere with the proper fit and seal of a respirator. This includes no beards goatees mustaches that extend below the top lip or excessive sideburns.
• Occasionally ascending or descending stairs and moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks.
• Occasional prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Constantly walking long distances from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions

Why Join Tronox

Our global reach is strengthened by our human connections. We challenge one another to deliver excellence and encourage our people to think big. Together we develop innovations that make products vibrant and durable as we contribute to a cleaner world.

When you join Tronox youll work with brilliant people close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential because we recognize that when you grow we grow.

In addition to offering a competitive salary and benefits we provide a work experience that prioritizes what truly matters:

• We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
• We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
• We invest in and value the success of our people empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
• We are unified globally and strengthened locally leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.

Competitive Benefits

• Perks & Extras: Onsite gym access travel and entertainment discounts a private hunting and fishing club.

Ready to Get Started

We look forward to hearing from you. Click the Apply Now button below to begin the application process today.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any classification protected by law including but not limited to color ethnicity religion creed sex pregnancy sexual orientation sexual and reproductive health decisions gender identity and expression national origin ancestry alienage or citizenship status age marital or civil union status familial status partnership status caregiver status status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking or sex offenses prior arrest or conviction record veteran status genetic information and physical or mental disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship.