Application Development Intern Jobs in Fairfield, CT

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs.  For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio - from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge and education.

At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:

• We are Ambitious
• We are Determined
• We are Visionary
• We Value Each Other
• We are Dependable

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and technically curious AI Engineer Intern to support the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven software solutions. This internship provides hands-on experience in applying artificial intelligence technologies within real-world business applications while collaborating with software engineers, and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software development, is proficient in modern programming languages and web technologies, and demonstrates an interest in leveraging AI tools and frameworks to enhance software products and business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled applications and software solutions.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate AI capabilities into existing and new applications.
• Develop and maintain Python-based scripts, services, and automation solutions.
• Build and enhance user interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Participate in the development and consumption of REST APIs for application integration.
• Support data preparation, model evaluation, prompt engineering, and AI workflow optimization activities.
• Utilize Git for source control, code management, and team collaboration.
• Troubleshoot software issues and contribute to code reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Research emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and best practices and present findings to the team.
• Document technical designs, development activities, and implementation procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or graduated in a bachelor's or master's degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Data Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Related technical discipline

• Proficiency in Python.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, including debugging, testing, and coding best practices.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts.
• Basic understanding of web application architecture.
• Preferred experience applying AI technologies in a software development context, such as:

• • Generative AI applications
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • AI-assisted coding tools
  • Machine Learning projects
  • Prompt engineering
  • AI workflow automation
• Preferred experience working with or integrating REST APIs.
• Exposure to AI frameworks and tools, such as Azure AI Services
• Experience developing personal, academic, or open-source software projects.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

Desired Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Curiosity about practical applications of AI in business and software engineering.

Benefits:

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help you and your dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.