AI Workflow Intern - Full-time

Description

About AEMI 

AEMI, an AEM company, is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components specializing in circuit protection, power conditioning, and radio frequency (RF) components. With a solid global presence, AEMI serves mission-critical industries such as aerospace and defense and the industrial and automotive sectors. Our commitment to innovation and quality has positioned us as a preferred supplier for highly engineered solutions in harsh environments. 

Position Summary 

AEMI is looking to add a highly motivated Workflow Intern with AI expertise to join the Quality team. The AI Workflow Intern will leverage artificial intelligence tools and analyze, optimize, and enhance workflow processes within the QA department. The focus will be on identifying inefficiencies, automating repetitive tasks, and improving data accuracy and reporting capabilities. This internship is ideal for someone curious about AI systems, prompt engineering, automation, and real-world applications of generative AI in business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist in designing and documenting AI-driven workflows to analyze, optimize, and enhance workflow processes within the QA department. 
• Build workflow prototypes using automation platforms.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of AI models, assessing output quality, speed, and reliability.
• Help integrate AI services with internal tools and databases.
• Research emerging AI tools and recommend improvements to existing processes.
• Analyze workflow performance and prepare reports on efficiency gains and ROI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their use cases and implement improvements.
• Document procedures, best practices, and workflow architecture.

 Key Deliverables

• Deliverable 1: Workflow Analysis Report – A detailed assessment of current QA workflows and identification of improvement opportunities using AI.
• Deliverable 2: AI Integration Proposal – A documented plan for implementing AI solutions to streamline QA processes.
• Deliverable 3: Proof-of-Concept Implementation – A working prototype or demonstration of AI-enhanced QA workflow improvements.  

Benefits of working with our team: 

• This role is a full-time, non-exempt internship lasting 4 months
• Based in San Diego, CA, this is an onsite role 
• Hands-on experience building real AI-powered workflows used by teams.
• Practical skills in prompt engineering, automation, and workflow architecture.
• Professional exposure to modern AI development practices.

Organizational Overview 

AEM, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a private equity firm focused exclusively on middle-market industrial manufacturing and niche services businesses. Through its industry leading brands AEM, Renaissance Electronics, and Central Semiconductor, AEM serves niche applications across a diverse array of attractive markets including satellite, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, EV/Battery, and telecom. 

AEM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong interest in AI, automation, and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, or similar.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in workflow mapping tools.