AI & Automation Intern - Product Engineering, NPI

AI & Automation Intern – Product Engineering / NPIThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

AI & Automation Intern – Product Engineering / NPI

Are you interested in how AI and automation can transform real-world manufacturing? Join our Product Engineering / NPI team and help us develop practical digital solutions that improve factory and engineering processes.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE

Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers university students the opportunity to join a leading IT company and gain invaluable experience through our Internship Program (12 months). Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers you a highly dynamic, fast-paced, professional working environment and the chance to develop the skills you have gained at university in a real business environment. During your internship you will not only apply these skills in the IT industry, but also acquire a range of abilities to contribute to the business whilst working alongside industry professionals. Throughout the program, you'll have regular training and one-to-one meetings with your manager. Working together, you'll set goals and plot your development. And with our open-plan offices and friendly working culture, you'll have the chance to learn from senior managers who can help you in your future career.

Start Date: February 2027

Location: Kutna Hora (CZ),  Hybrid working model

What you’ll do :

• Join our Product Engineering / NPI team and contribute to the digitalization and automation of manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on practical applications of AI.
• Support the development and implementation of automation and AI-based solutions that simplify engineering workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce manual effort.
• Tests, troubleshoots, and debugs defective product units, sub-assemblies, and process steps based on established testing plans; validates testing parameters and summarizes test results.
• Implements specified changes to product or process to reduce defects, improve quality, and lower costs.
• Develops understanding of and relationship with internal and outsourced partners for product development and manufacturing.

What you’ll need:

• Student in the final year of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in AI, automation, and digital technologies and their practical application in manufacturing.
• Basic experience with automation, data analysis, AI tools, scripting, or low-code solutions is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in English and Czech.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a virtual and cross-cultural team.

What we’d prefer you bring: 

• The drive to seek out what’s next and to deliver exceptional results
• A collaborative, solution focused spirit and overall sense of urgency
• The desire to embrace new ideas and fresh thinking and seek out ideas different than your own
• Experience as an active leader on campus who strives to make a positive impact on the world
• Comfort with working in a hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) environment
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills and the ability to ask smart questions

What you can expect from us:

• Initial extensive onboarding to support you with adjusting into the role
• Ongoing learning and development throughout the duration of the program
• Be mentored by at least one senior member of the team and after 12 months in the program you can grow into a true professional with valuable relationships and international working experience 
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• Great work-life balance including hybrid working and Wellness Fridays initiative

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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