ESAB

Additive Manufacturing & AI Data Extraction Intern

Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA Full time

Job Description:

We are offering a unique hybrid internship opportunity for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering student with strong interest in both advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. This role combines Additive Manufacturing (AM) research through structured literature studies and hands-on engineering with AI model development for data extraction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Additive Manufacturing Literature Study (Remote)

  • Conduct structured literature reviews on Additive Manufacturing technologies, focusing on metals and wire-based processes
  • Summarize key findings on process parameters, material behavior, productivity, and cost
  • Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for industrial applications
  • Prepare clear technical summaries and presentations

2. Hands-on Engineering & Lab Work (Hanover/Remote)

  • Support experimental activities related to welding and additive manufacturing
  • Assist in setup, execution, and documentation of trials
  • Work on prototyping and testing with engineering teams
  • Contribute to data collection and validation

3. AI Model Development for Data Extraction (Hanover/Remote)

  • Support development of AI/ML tools to extract structured data from technical documents
  • Use Python to clean, preprocess, and analyze data
  • Build simple pipelines or models for information extraction
  • Connect literature insights with structured datasets

Candidate Profile

Education

  • Bachelor’s student in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Strong foundation in Materials Science, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Mathematics

Technical Skills

  • CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
  • Basic FEA and manufacturing knowledge
  • Programming (Python preferred; Java/JavaScript a plus)
  • MATLAB or similar tools

Soft Skills

  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Strong communication skills
  • Curiosity and innovation mindset

What You Will Gain

  • Exposure to advanced Additive Manufacturing technologies
  • Experience combining engineering with AI
  • Hands-on R&D lab experience
  • Mentorship from domain experts
  • Contribution to real innovation projects

Working Model

  • 50–70% Remote work
  • 30–50% On-site in Hannover
  • Flexible scheduling