About the role#
The Technical Innovation Intern supports the Office of the CTO by researching and evaluating emerging technologies to improve data center operations and product offerings. You will contribute to hands-on AI development and experimentation using local computing systems while collaborating with engineering, product, IT, and university teams.
What you'll do#
- Research emerging data center technologies including AC power, cooling, energy storage, IoT, advanced materials, AI infrastructure, and digital twins.
- Analyze industry reports, patents, and market trends to identify innovations for product lines.
- Evaluate technologies from startups, universities, and established vendors.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and innovation briefs for leadership.
- Prototype and test AI and machine-learning workflows using local computing systems.
- Support large language model deployment, inference, evaluation, and fine-tuning experiments.
- Assist with Python-based data pipelines, API integrations, and automation workflows.
- Maintain AI computing workloads, including logging, backups, and system documentation.
- Follow company cybersecurity and responsible-AI requirements.
- Present research findings and recommendations to the Office of the CTO.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, or related fields.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work within a team.
- Experience with Python and familiarity with Linux or Ubuntu environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with machine learning, generative AI, large language models, or semantic search is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exposure to Git, REST APIs, databases, or containers is a plus.
- Commitment to safe, secure, and ethical use of AI systems.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship based in Westerville, Ohio.
- The term is Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Vertiv
Vertiv provides critical digital infrastructure for data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments. The company develops power and cooling technologies to support technology ecosystems. It operates as a public company with over 18,000 employees. The headquarters is located in Columbus, Ohio.
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