Innovation Lab Intern I (Summer 2027)

Job Description Position Summary: * We are seeking a motivated and curious Innovation Lab Engineering Intern to support technical initiatives within the lab. This role provides exposure to cutting-edge power and thermal management technologies, laboratory testing operations, and the application of AI tools to improve engineering workflows. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background, strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in learning how emerging AI technologies can enhance engineering productivity, knowledge sharing, and decision-making. Responsibilities: - * Work with engineers and lab personnel to understand test activities, equipment, procedures, and operational workflows. * Develop and maintain a custom AI agent that serves as a knowledge assistant that improves access to technical documentation, test procedures, engineering standards, and institutional knowledge. * Expand the agent's capabilities to enable it to assist with system troubleshooting and data analysis. * Evaluate and improve AI assistant performance through prompt engineering, retrieval optimization, and user feedback analysis. Requirements: - * Must be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Physics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. * Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills * High attention to detail and a demonstrated work ethic * Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats * Willingness to learn quickly in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work * Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team setting * Strong foundation in mechanical/electrical engineering fundamentals, with the ability to apply first-principles reasoning and systems thinking to analyze complex, interconnected systems. Physical & Environmental Demands: * None Time Travel Required: * None #LI-RB1 About Us The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES * High-Performance Culture * Customer Focus * Operational Excellence * Innovation * Financial Strength VERTIV BEHAVIORS * Own it * Act with urgency * Foster a customer-first mindset * Think big and execute * Lead by example * Drive continuous improvement * Learn and seek out development * Promote transparent & open communication About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv sol