AI Agent Developer Intern - Year Round

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

Our Culture 

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

Career Opportunities 

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly motivated Intern to join our Technology Team and help develop AI-driven agents using Microsoft 365 Copilot Studio. In this role, you will work closely with our Transformation and Aftermarket teams to create and deploy intelligent “Copilot” agents that leverage business data to assist our employees. This is a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in mathematics and engineering to real-world projects, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies, and contribute to the expansion of our AI capabilities. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about learning, has strong analytical skills, and is excited to work on the forefront of enterprise AI solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Agent Development: Assist in designing, building, and testing AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio. You will help create custom AI assistants (chatbots) that improve internal processes and solve business problems.
• Collaborative Innovation: Work closely with the Transformation and Aftermarket teams to implement new agent features and refine existing ones. This includes brainstorming ideas for agent capabilities and participating in solution design discussions.
• Data Integration: Support integration of internal data sources and APIs to ensure agents are providing accurate, context-aware responses. Help configure connectors or datasets for the AI agents as needed.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct thorough testing of AI agent interactions. Identify and document any issues or “edge cases,” and collaborate on debugging or refining the agent’s performance (e.g., improving prompts, refining logic).
• Documentation: Contribute to documentation and training materials for the AI agents. This may involve writing user guides or technical notes about how to set up, use, or update the agents.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI and machine learning relevant to Copilot Studio and agent development. Bring fresh ideas from your coursework (or independent learning) to enhance our projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment & Academic Standing: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Comfortable with technology and able to learn new software tools quickly. Some familiarity with programming or scripting (e.g., Python, Java, or similar) and data handling.
• Communication Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, ask questions, and present findings or suggestions clearly.
• Availability: Ability to commit ~24 hours per week for a 12-month internship. Must be able to work on-site in Auburn Hills, MI for one to two days per week (with the remaining hours worked remotely).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering & Math Background: Coursework or experience in advanced mathematics, algorithms, or engineering principles. (For example, classes in linear algebra, statistics, machine learning, or software design.) These skills will aid in understanding AI model behaviors – preferred but not required.
• AI/ML & Data Experience: Familiarity with concepts of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or natural language processing. Prior project work or internship experience with AI (such as building a chatbot, using an AI API, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Copilot/Low-Code Platforms: Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, or other low-code app development environments. If you have built bots or automation using tools like Power Virtual Agents, that is beneficial.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, C#, Java, etc.) and exposure to software development practices (version control, debugging) are nice-to-have skills that will help you ramp up faster.
• Adaptability: A growth mindset and willingness to dive into new challenges. The ability to adapt to evolving project needs and learn new techniques or frameworks on the fly.
   

Join us and kick-start your career by working on exciting AI projects in a supportive environment. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our innovative Technology Team!

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

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Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.