Who We Are
ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. As the U.S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of a major food company, which empowers us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth. We encourage an environment where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business.
The Role
The AI Development & Automation Intern will support the design and development of intelligent automation and AI-enabled solutions that improve business and IT workflows. This internship is hands-on and learning-focused, providing exposure to AI agents, automation tools, and Microsoft 365 technologies while working alongside experienced IT, security, and business professionals.
What You’ll Do
AI & Automation Development (with mentorship)
• Assist in building and enhancing AI-powered agents and automations for internal business and IT processes.
• Help develop prompts, workflows, and simple retrieval-based solutions (RAG) using approved enterprise tools.
• Support integrations with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook) and basic APIs.
• Test and validate AI agent responses for accuracy, usability, and reliability.
Process Automation & Efficiency
• Help automate repetitive tasks such as data movement, notifications, reporting, and basic workflows.
• Contribute to Power Automate flows, scripts, or low-code solutions under guidance.
• Document automation logic and support reusable patterns.
Security, Governance & Responsible AI
• Learn and follow enterprise security, privacy, and responsible AI standards.
Business Collaboration & Learning
• Shadow meetings with business and IT teams to understand real-world workflows and pain points.
• Translate business needs into simple technical solutions with support from mentors.
• Create basic documentation, demos, and user guides for solutions developed during the internship.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
• Help monitor usage and performance of AI agents and automations.
• Gather feedback from users and suggest incremental improvements.
• Learn version control, testing practices, and release processes used in an enterprise environment.
What You’ll Need
Education
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program or a rising senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
Technical Skills
• Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language (Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell preferred).
• Basic understanding of automation concepts, APIs, or workflow tools.
• Interest in AI concepts such as large language models, prompt design, and responsible AI.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365, Power Platform, or cloud technologies is a plus.
Salary Range
• Starting Salary Range: $23 - $25/hour. This includes the starting base pay range. Exact compensation will vary based on candidates' qualifications, job related knowledge and experience and specific location.
Hours
• 25 Hours per week, in office in Oakbrook on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Benefits
• Certain limited benefits will be provided, including vacation time and 401k participation.
“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”
ACH is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring a diverse, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.
