AI Innovation Associate

Aculocity · Alabama, United States · 3 wk ago

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About the role

The Aculocity AI Innovation Associate program offers students hands‑on experience designing next‑generation AI‑enabled enterprises while working on real business problems, real systems, and measurable outcomes. Associates collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, software engineers, architects, and business leaders across manufacturing, commercial vehicles, engineering, supply chain, finance, and digital operations to build practical AI solutions that deliver operational impact.

Responsibilities

Build AI‑powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs)
Develop intelligent AI agents and enterprise copilots
Apply machine learning to solve operational and business challenges
Design proof‑of‑concepts using emerging AI technologies
Explore Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and enterprise knowledge management
Work with real‑world enterprise datasets to uncover insights and improve decision‑making
Develop predictive, optimization, and analytics solutions
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative AI solutions
Research and evaluate emerging AI tools, frameworks, and techniques

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, an undergraduate or graduate program in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
Strong academic performance and a demonstrated passion for learning
Technical problem‑solving ability with programming experience; Python is a plus
Solid foundation or strong interest in Agentic AI, Applied AI, Data Science, machine learning, analytics, algorithms, or statistics
Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to explore AI technologies
Genuine interest in applying AI to create measurable business value
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Skills

Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models
Prompt engineering
Machine learning frameworks
SQL and data analytics
Working with APIs, software integration, automation, or enterprise platforms
Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, or modern analytics platforms

Benefits

Hands‑on experience developing enterprise AI solutions
Mentorship from experienced AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and business leaders
Exposure to enterprise‑scale AI, data, and digital transformation initiatives
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on business‑critical projects
Access to modern AI platforms, cloud technologies, and enterprise data environments
A stronger professional portfolio built around meaningful AI projects
Professional networking opportunities across Aculocity and the GVW Group
Deeper understanding of how AI is transforming enterprises
Potential future employment opportunities following successful completion of the associate program

Pay

Compensation: Hourly compensation

Schedule

Time commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week. Work Location: Remote. Applicants must reside and perform their work in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, or Tennessee. Schedule: Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. Initial engagement: 6 to 12 months, with the possibility of extension.