Digital and IT Intern- Machine Learning

Loughborough
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Exciting 12-Week Machine Learning Engineer Summer Internship - June 2025

Assessment day to be held on Thursday 8th May 2025 at our Digital office in East Leake, Loughborough.

Are you a 2nd-year University student studying Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or a related field? Looking for real-world experience in data science and analytics?

At Saint-Gobain Digital, we're offering a 12-week summer internship as a Machine Leaning Engineer, where you'll gain hands-on experience working on a critical business challenge within our industry-leading digital team.

What You'll Be Doing

As a ML Engineer, you will be working alongside the wider Digital Data team and key business contacts to deliver AI /ML projects through the SG Group Azure platform in summer 2025.

Working directly with teams in the Digital organisation and wider business and through Digital Data you will be working across several proposed AI / ML initiatives.

This activity requires: -

Engagement within the UK&I Digital organisation and key business stakeholder to understand business operations , processes and problems
Collection, exploration and modelling of business data through integration with the UK Azure Data Platform and AI / ML services.
On-site face to face and remote working, wider teamworking and focused lone working as neededInternship Details

Duration: 12 weeks, starting June 2025

Hours: 35 hours per week (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Locations: Possible work at any of our three UK digital offices:

East Leake, Loughborough
Elland, West Yorkshire
Tadley, Hampshire
RuddingtonA clean driving license is desirable for potential travel to other UK Saint-Gobain locations.

What We're Looking For

Currently in your 2nd year in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or an equivalent field.
Previous programming experience with data in Python and SQL (ideally via an analytics type project)
Understanding of the Python data & AI "stack" (e.g. pandas, numpy, scikit-learn)
Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
We are looking for individuals with a critical thinking mindset, this can come from various programmes (ie Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics / Physics / Economics).Why Join Saint-Gobain Digital?

Saint-Gobain is a global leader in construction and manufacturing, committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee development. By joining our digital team, you'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where your contributions truly make an impact.

This internship offers valuable real-world learning opportunities to support your education and future career aspirations. If you're looking for a chance to apply your skills in a fast-paced, hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you

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