Software/AI Engineering Coop (2026) We are seeking an enthusiastic software individual to join our team in building intelligent, knowledge-driven chatbots that empower our associates to access information seamlessly. You’ll explore and implement cutting-edge AI capabilities, particularly within the Microsoft and Atlassian ecosystems, to help our organization transform how knowledge is discovered and shared. You will contribute to the design, development, and experimentation of AI assistants that connect to various enterprise knowledge sources and interface through large language models. Responsibilities The responsibilities may include: Research and Prototyping Investigate state-of-the-art AI tools and frameworks within the Microsoft and Atlassian ecosystem (e.g., Azure AI Search, Copilot Studio, Azure AI foundry, Atlassian Rovo) Evaluate third-party or open-source alternatives outside Microsoft for integration or benchmarking Connect to multiple internal and external knowledge repositories (SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, document libraries, etc.) Perform document preprocessing, cleansing, and normalization for downstream embedding and indexing Education Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related field Desired Knowledge/Skills and Experience Familiarity with Python Experience (academic or personal projects) with LLMs Soft Skills Curiosity to explore new AI trends and rapidly prototype solutions Strong analytical and research mindset Clear communication and documentation skills Collaborative approach to problem solving in multidisciplinary teams This role will help you gain hands-on experience applying AI and LLM technologies in a real enterprise setting, with exposure to chatbot development and knowledge engineering. You’ll receive mentorship from experienced AI engineers and have opportunities to present your work to leadership, helping shape how the company uses AI to improve internal knowledge access Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying. CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account. Hypertherm Associates is more than a place to work; it’s a place to call your own. We are 100% Associate-owned with an over 50 year history of no-layoffs. Application Accommodation: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please email us at jobs@hypertherm.com or call our Talent Acquisition team at 603-643-3441 x.3210. As part of your application, we ask that you create a Candidate Home Account to manage your application(s) and review future offer documents. Once you click apply, and select your job application preference, you will enter your existing login credentials or Create Account if you do not have an existing candidate account with Hypertherm Associates.”
