2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship – Business Intelligence, Info Management & Digital Engagement
Melville, NY
Internship
Hybrid
$20/hr - $20/hr
Intern
Canon USA is an innovative global digital imaging leader seeking undergraduate students for their 2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship Program. This internship offers hands-on experience in business intelligence, information management, and digital engagement, allowing participants to contribute to significant work projects and develop essential business skills.
Responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience by participating in significant work projects that help you learn, develop business skills, and provide a meaningful contribution to Canon's business and goals
You will be exposed to world-class teams and our business, marketing, and strategy initiatives through training, meetings, presentations, and other planned activities
You’ll gain marketable skills and knowledge that you’ll need in transitioning into the workforce
You’ll come to the office 3 days a week and 2 days with the option to work from home (unless a specific business need arises requiring in-office attendance on other days). This position offers a hybrid work schedule on full-time (9 AM – 5 PM) schedule based on a 35-hour work week. Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs
Assist in building and optimizing machine learning models, ensuring they meet project requirements
Participate in the preprocessing of datasets and data cleaning to improve the performance of AI models
Work with supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques, depending on the project
Perform research on current AI trends, technologies, and best practices to assist the team in staying up to date
Analyze and process large datasets to extract meaningful insights for AI model development
Assist in testing AI models to ensure they are functioning as expected
Identify and address potential issues or inaccuracies in AI systems
Work closely with engineers, data scientists, and other teams to align AI solutions with business goals
Contribute ideas and insights during team meetings, offering solutions to optimize AI solutions
Maintain detailed records of AI experiments, model development processes, and results
Assist in preparing reports and presentations summarizing the outcomes of AI research or experiments
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate student who is currently a junior or will be entering their senior year as of the Summer 2026, pursuing a major aligned to the department of interest
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Google Workspace
Team player and work independently
Preferred
Preferred Major: Computer Science, Data Science, or a related major
Experience: Previous coursework or projects related to machine learning or AI is a plus
Technical Skills: Familiarity with cloud platforms and big data technologies is beneficial
AI Knowledge: Understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning, neural networks, and NLP and GenAI fundamentals
Mathematics and Statistics: Strong understanding of statistical methods, linear algebra, and calculus to develop and evaluate machine learning models
Data Handling: Familiarity with data manipulation, cleaning, and preprocessing techniques
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize models
Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate findings, challenges, and solutions to team members
Knowledge Base: Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, and advanced AI concepts
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Benefits
Free coffee.
“Dress for Your Day” attire program – Casual dress, including jeans is permitted!
Access to the on-site fitness center with locker rooms.
A dedicated peer buddy who will serve as a mentor during your internship experience.
Learning and professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to network with top-level Canon business leaders.
Exclusive training with industry leaders on Canon equipment.
Volunteer opportunities serving our local community.
Opportunity to participate in exclusive focus groups.
A chance to be featured on Canon’s social media sites.
#CanonIntern Swag!
Employee referral bonus
Employee discounts
“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more.
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