Internship - Artificial Intelligence

APM Terminals • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Internship – Artificial Intelligence APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports with a presence in 67 terminal facilities in 38 countries, on five continents. APM Terminals is ranked the world’s fourth largest container terminal operator and APM Terminals Los Angeles is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere, featuring over 507 acres of world-class infrastructure. We are a people’s business, where diversity of thought, skills, and experiences of our over 20,000 employees bring to work every day is what makes a positive difference – we call it APM Terminals Way of Working which drives us through a never-ending cycle of change and improvement, fueled by exceptional and engaged people. APM Terminals Los Angeles is moving towards a terminal automation footprint, and our internship program is designed to enhance a students’ work experience both technically and personally – ready for the challenge? Join us! Work Schedule Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime. FLSA Status Hourly Non-Exempt Location 2500 Navy Way, Terminal Island, CA 90731 PURPOSE: Under supervision, the AI Intern will support the pilot, deployment, and evaluation of artificial intelligence systems designed to enhance terminal operations. The role focuses on applying data-driven and computer-vision-enabled solutions to identify operational inefficiencies, exceptions, and risk patterns, while ensuring cross-functional alignment and measurable business value delivery for Pier 400.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Education – actively enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program at a University/College with a STEM focus (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related discipline preferred).
• Skills – preferred: Control systems or robotics design experience 0 – 3 years of exposure to artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation, or related technical domains.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, develop presentations, and communicate insights effectively.
• Hands-on mechanical or electrical experience Passion for engineering and troubleshooting Programming & PC computer literacy (including experience with Microsoft Office Suite)
• Collaboration – Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Functional Excellence – Good organizational skills and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document business requirements for AI-enabled operational use cases.
• Develop a working understanding of AI system architecture, performance limitations, cost drivers, and operational dependencies.
• Execute assigned activities within an established project plan and support milestone tracking.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deploy dashboards, configure data inputs, and validate system outputs.
• Support camera configuration, calibration, and expansion activities where required.
• Monitor AI system performance and support evaluation of pilot success criteria.
• Assist with HSSE analytics, reporting, and performance metrics as capacity allows.
• Participate in continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern