Smart Manufacturing and Automation Intern - Dallas, TX, United States
Originally posted 16 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This internship involves working within the Smart Manufacturing and Automation (SMA) Quality & Test organization to develop intelligent automation solutions and data-driven systems. The role focuses on leveraging AI and machine learning technologies to optimize manufacturing workflows, enhance test coverage, and support manufacturing quality and test operations.
What you'll do
- Design and develop AI-powered automation workflows using LLM platforms and agentic frameworks
- Build data analytics dashboards and APIs that support manufacturing quality decisions
- Create and refine prompt engineering solutions for manufacturing use cases
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement ML-driven solutions
- Contribute to test automation frameworks that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Nice to have
- Programming experience in Python or a similar language
- Experience with AI code generation platforms (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) or LLM APIs
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
- Exposure to agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGPT, CrewAI) or Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Data Science coursework
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, or scripting languages for automation
- Experience with data visualization tools or dashboard development
Skills: Smart Manufacturing and Automation, AI, machine learning, workflow automation, LLM-powered tools
This role has been open 28 days — well below the 50-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
162
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Median days open
50 d
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Median salary
$192k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Texas Instruments | All employers we track in this specialty (162 roles · 43 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 1 | 162 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 30 | 6119 · 146 employers |
| Median days open | 28 d | 50 d (−22 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $192k |
Skills observed across this category: Smart Manufacturing and Automation, AI, machine learning, workflow automation, LLM-powered tools
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 28 open roles · median 33 d
- NVIDIA · 26 open roles · median 188 d
- Qualcomm · 22 open roles · median 188 d
- Infineon Technologies · 11 open roles · median 40 d
- AMD · 8 open roles · median 64 d
- Applied Materials · 4 open roles · median 84 d
How we counted: 162 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (AI ML Hardware) roles from 43 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 14 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.