Software / Computer Science Intern

Develop hands-on experience building Python-based tools that support real-time machine data, diagnostics, and industrial AI systems. Premier Automation is seeking a Software / Computer Science Intern to work on applications related to data pipelines, networking, structured data handling, and software that interfaces directly with industrial equipment and engineering systems.

This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical fields who enjoy systems-level problem solving and contributing ideas throughout the development process. Interns will work closely with a technical domain expert on meaningful software projects used to support automation and engineering environments.

Headquartered in Monroeville, PA, Premier Automation delivers advanced automation solutions for industrial and commercial customers worldwide. Interns will gain exposure to how industrial systems generate, stream, store, and utilize data in support of troubleshooting, diagnostics, and broader AI-driven technologies.

Internship Details:

• Duration: May – August 2026
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on academic year
• Location: Hybrid flexibility between office and working remotely
• Travel: Occasional local travel for project support
• Interview Process: Virtual screening, on-site interview

Your Experience at Premier:

• Work directly with a technical mentor on real software applications and tools
• Gain experience with Python development, networking, machine data, and time-series systems
• Contribute ideas and participate in technical discussions throughout development efforts
• Support meaningful projects used for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and engineering support
• Participate in professional development and collaborative team activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support Python-based tools and applications
• Work with structured data including logs, CSV files, and configuration data
• Support real-time machine communications and data processing systems
• Assist with data storage, querying, debugging, and troubleshooting efforts
• Collaborate on software design decisions and system improvements

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
• Strong Python programming skills
• Interest in systems programming, networking, data pipelines, or infrastructure-style development
• Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting ability
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently in a hybrid environment
• Effective communication skills and willingness to contribute ideas

Preferred Experience:

• TCP/IP, UDP, or socket communication
• SQLite or other lightweight databases
• Regular expressions (regex) or data parsing
• Projects involving data pipelines, automation, or real-time systems
• Exposure to AI, diagnostics, or machine-learning-related technologies

Work Authorization & Relocation

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Premier Automation does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and this internship is not eligible for relocation or housing assistance.