Intern, Data Scientist - Summer 2026

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products - we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.

Our environment? We're corporate, without being "corporate." Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you'll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is "Passionate People, Astounded Customers." Quite simply: it revolves around people

Speaking of people, you're not just employee #1,762 to us. You're family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can't continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

We are seeking a motivated AI/Data Scientist Intern to join our business intelligence team for the summer of 2026. This role will center on the design, development, and deployment of AI agents to support business intelligence, automation, and decision-making initiatives.

As an intern, you will work with real-world datasets across sales, supply chain, operations, and finance while contributing to the development of intelligent systems that leverage modern machine learning and agent-based architectures.

THE DAY TO DAY...

• Collaborate with senior team members to understand business problems and identify opportunities for AI agent solutions

• Assist in designing, developing, and iterating on AI agents using modern frameworks and tools

• Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured data from various sources

• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to inform model and agent design

• *Develop and test machine learning models and integrate them into agent workflows

• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code in Python to support model development and deployment

• Contribute to building pipelines for training, evaluation, and monitoring of AI systems

• Support the deployment and optimization of AI agents in real-world business applications

• Document workflows, experiments, and technical designs

YOU WILL GAIN EXPERIENCE IN

• Designing and implementing AI agents and autonomous workflows

• Applying machine learning in production-oriented environments

• Working with large-scale, real-world business datasets

• Building end-to-end ML systems, from data ingestion to deployment

• Using modern ML/AI tools and frameworks (Python, APIs, cloud platforms, LLM tooling)

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and business stakeholders

YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO...

• Cutting-edge AI agent architectures and applications

• Real-world deployment challenges for machine learning systems

• Cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment

• Presenting technical solutions and insights to stakeholders

• Mentorship, feedback, and code reviews from experienced engineers and data scientists

• Continuous learning in applied AI and machine learning engineering

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM-related field (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)

• Experience with Python for data analysis, machine learning, or software development (academic or project-based)

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow)

• Interest in or exposure to AI agents, LLMs, or generative AI frameworks

• Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles

• Experience with SQL and working with data is a plus

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies quickly

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values - Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our employees' quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan

• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Short Term Disability

• Parental Leave

• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs

• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement

• Employee Product Purchase Program

• 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center

• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center

• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only

• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That's why we've created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.

AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.