AI Automation & Engineering Intern

Vizor

AI Automation & Engineering Intern

Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About VIZOR

    VIZOR is an advanced materials and coating technology company based in NYC and New Jersey. We develop high-performance active ingredients and specialty raw materials used in personal care and consumer products.

    We are currently building a next-generation, AI-powered fulfillment and manufacturing infrastructure designed specifically for modern direct-to-consumer operations. Our goal is to create one of the most minimal, intelligent, and operationally efficient autonomous fulfillment systems in the cosmetics industry.

    This is not a theoretical R&D role.

    You will work directly on real-world automation systems involving:

    • robotics
    • AI workflows
    • warehouse automation
    • computer vision
    • packaging systems
    • process engineering
    • operational software systems

    This is a highly hands-on, in-person role for someone excited about building practical automation systems from the ground up.

    What You'll Work On

    • Assist in designing and prototyping compact robotic fulfillment and warehouse automation systems
    • Help develop workflows connecting inventory management, shipping systems, barcode scanning, and robotic hardware
    • Work on robotic picking, lightweight computer vision, automated packaging, and labeling systems
    • Train, refine, and deploy object detection models for product identification, robotic picking accuracy, packaging verification, and operational monitoring
    • Support development of internal operational dashboards and automation tools
    • Research practical automation technologies including robotic arms, sensors, machine vision systems, label applicators, and compact conveyor solutions
    • Help optimize warehouse layouts, packaging flows, and process efficiency
    • Collaborate on integrating AI agents and automation tools into operational workflows
    • Participate in testing, debugging, and refining automation systems in real-world environments
    • Assist with documenting SOPs, process maps, and technical systems

    Ideal Background

    We are less focused on traditional credentials and more interested in builders.

    You may be a fit if you have experience or strong interest in:

    • robotics
    • AI tools and agents
    • computer vision
    • object detection systems
    • automation systems
    • Python scripting
    • Raspberry Pi / Arduino
    • manufacturing systems
    • warehouse operations
    • industrial engineering
    • startup building
    • systems thinking

    Experience working with object detection frameworks such as:

    • YOLOv10 / YOLOv11 (Ultralytics)
    • Detectron2
    • RF-DETR
    • Grounding DINO

    …is highly desirable.

    Bonus points for experience with:

    • ROS (Robot Operating System)
    • OpenCV
    • automation APIs
    • warehouse management systems
    • CAD or spatial design tools
    • low-code/no-code automation platforms
    • LLM workflows and AI orchestration
    • edge AI deployment
    • custom model training and dataset labeling

    What We're Looking For

    • Highly curious and self-driven mindset
    • Strong problem-solving ability
    • Builder mentality — you enjoy creating systems, not just discussing them
    • Ability to move quickly and learn independently
    • Comfortable working in ambiguous startup environments
    • Strong attention to detail and operational thinking
    • Interest in practical, minimalist engineering rather than overengineered solutions

    Why This Role Is Unique

    This internship sits at the intersection of:

    • AI
    • robotics
    • industrial design
    • operational engineering
    • and real-world automation

    You will help architect systems that directly impact how physical products move through a business.

    Rather than working on isolated academic projects, you'll help build automation infrastructure intended for real operational deployment.

    COMPENSATION & PERKS

    • $20 per hour for 2-3 days per week, at our Brooklyn facility. Candidate can choose their own days around school schedule.

    • 8-week program, potentially longer depending on project requirement

    • Free office snacks and occasional free breakfasts & lunches

    • Excellent opportunity to get hands-on engineering and lab experience with a company that has customers in the Fortune 500