AI Internship – IFS ERP & Cloud Platform 

IFS

AI Internship – IFS ERP & Cloud Platform 

Itasca, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    IFS is seeking a forward-thinking AI Intern for a 10 to 12-week internship to support our innovation initiatives in applying AI and machine learning within the IFS Cloud platform. You’ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to design, build, and validate AI solutions that extend the intelligence of our ERP offering—unlocking predictive insights, automation, and smarter decision-making for our customers.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with the regional AI lead and the CTO Office to research and prototype AI capabilities aligned with ERP, EAM, and FSM workflows.

    • Analyze structured and unstructured data from IFS Cloud modules (e.g., manufacturing, finance, supply chain, service) to extract insights.

    • Build, test, and evaluate ML models for real-world use cases such as:

    • Predictive maintenance for assets

    • AI-driven demand forecasting and inventory optimization

    • Intelligent resource planning and scheduling

    • Natural language search and chatbot integration within IFS Cloud

    • Assist in the design of explainable and responsible AI features aligned with IFS’s ethical AI practices.

    • Participate in internal demos and innovation sprints, presenting your work to stakeholders across product and engineering.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.

    • Knowledge of machine learning concepts, model lifecycle, and common frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).

    • Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and data-wrangling techniques.

    • Familiarity with ERP systems or business processes in manufacturing, field service, or asset management is a strong plus.

    • Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and data pipeline tools is beneficial.

    • Self-motivated, curious, and eager to solve complex business challenges through AI.

    Additional Information

    At IFS you will work in a growing, global enterprise software company where informal hierarchies promote simplicity and trust with responsibility. We strive to deepen our expertise by taking on challenging and varying work assignments in a collaborative environment together with committed colleagues.

    With professionalism and a strong customer focus in everything we do, from R&D to Sales and Consultancy, we are proud to serve world-class customers all over the globe with our leading products.

    If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

    What We’re Offering

    • Salary Range: $18.00 per hour
    • M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer