AME Smart Factory Intern
Vertiv Co, Anderson, SC, United States
Role Purpose
This internship supports the
implementation and validation of Smart Factory Inventory Management systems
that provide
real‑time visibility of inventory, WIP, and material flow
inside the manufacturing facility.
The intern will help connect
physical material reality
(what is actually on the floor) with
digital systems
used for planning, replenishment, and execution. This role focuses on
material flow inside the factory , not corporate ERP transactions.
Key Responsibilities Inventory & WIP Visibility Deployment
Support deployment of
IoT‑enabled inventory tracking, and large language video model environmental AI
for raw material, WIP, kits, carts, and finished goods on the shop floor
Assist in identifying and instrumenting
material locations , such as:
Supermarkets
Line‑side buffers
Kitting areas
Staging and hold zones
Validate that inventory state changes (arrive, consume, move, exit) are correctly captured
Material Flow Mapping & Validation
Work with engineers to map
actual material flow paths
versus expected flow
Validate that digital inventory states reflect real movements and consumption
Help identify mismatches between:
System inventory
Physical inventory
Production demand signals
Replenishment & Alert Logic Support
Assist in validating
inventory thresholds , alerts, and triggers for:
Shortages
Overages
Stagnant or blocked material
Support testing of
automated alerts
that inform material handlers or planners in real time
Data Quality & Inventory Accuracy
Perform spot checks comparing digital inventory records to physical counts
Help identify root causes of inventory inaccuracy (missed scans, late moves, incorrect locations)
Support continuous improvement of data reliability and trustworthiness
Documentation & Standardization
Document:
Inventory tracking methods
Location naming conventions
Material state definitions
Contribute to
repeatable standards
for Smart Factory Inventory Management deployment at additional sites
Required Skills & Background
Currently pursuing a degree in:
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Supply Chain EngineeringSystems Engineering
Comfortable spending time on the shop floor observing material flow
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Able to document processes clearly and objectively
Preferred (Not Required)
Exposure to:
Lean manufacturing concepts (Kanban, supermarkets, pull systems)
Inventory management or material handling
Digital manufacturing or smart factory concepts
Familiarity with Excel, dashboards, or basic data analysis
What the Intern Will Learn
How inventory actually behaves inside a factory (vs how systems think it behaves)
How real‑time inventory visibility supports:
Production stability
Reduced shortages and expediting
Lower WIP and carrying cost
How IoT, material tracking, and manufacturing execution systems interact
Why inventory accuracy is foundational to OEE, throughput, and flow
Success Criteria (What “Good” Looks Like) By the end of the internship, the intern will have:
Supported implementation of smart inventory tracking in at least one production area
Helped validate real‑time WIP and material visibility
Contributed to reduced inventory discrepancies or improved alert accuracy
Produced documentation enabling replication at other Vertiv facilities
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implementation and validation of Smart Factory Inventory Management systems
that provide
real‑time visibility of inventory, WIP, and material flow
inside the manufacturing facility.
The intern will help connect
physical material reality
(what is actually on the floor) with
digital systems
used for planning, replenishment, and execution. This role focuses on
material flow inside the factory , not corporate ERP transactions.
Key Responsibilities Inventory & WIP Visibility Deployment
Support deployment of
IoT‑enabled inventory tracking, and large language video model environmental AI
for raw material, WIP, kits, carts, and finished goods on the shop floor
Assist in identifying and instrumenting
material locations , such as:
Supermarkets
Line‑side buffers
Kitting areas
Staging and hold zones
Validate that inventory state changes (arrive, consume, move, exit) are correctly captured
Material Flow Mapping & Validation
Work with engineers to map
actual material flow paths
versus expected flow
Validate that digital inventory states reflect real movements and consumption
Help identify mismatches between:
System inventory
Physical inventory
Production demand signals
Replenishment & Alert Logic Support
Assist in validating
inventory thresholds , alerts, and triggers for:
Shortages
Overages
Stagnant or blocked material
Support testing of
automated alerts
that inform material handlers or planners in real time
Data Quality & Inventory Accuracy
Perform spot checks comparing digital inventory records to physical counts
Help identify root causes of inventory inaccuracy (missed scans, late moves, incorrect locations)
Support continuous improvement of data reliability and trustworthiness
Documentation & Standardization
Document:
Inventory tracking methods
Location naming conventions
Material state definitions
Contribute to
repeatable standards
for Smart Factory Inventory Management deployment at additional sites
Required Skills & Background
Currently pursuing a degree in:
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Supply Chain EngineeringSystems Engineering
Comfortable spending time on the shop floor observing material flow
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Able to document processes clearly and objectively
Preferred (Not Required)
Exposure to:
Lean manufacturing concepts (Kanban, supermarkets, pull systems)
Inventory management or material handling
Digital manufacturing or smart factory concepts
Familiarity with Excel, dashboards, or basic data analysis
What the Intern Will Learn
How inventory actually behaves inside a factory (vs how systems think it behaves)
How real‑time inventory visibility supports:
Production stability
Reduced shortages and expediting
Lower WIP and carrying cost
How IoT, material tracking, and manufacturing execution systems interact
Why inventory accuracy is foundational to OEE, throughput, and flow
Success Criteria (What “Good” Looks Like) By the end of the internship, the intern will have:
Supported implementation of smart inventory tracking in at least one production area
Helped validate real‑time WIP and material visibility
Contributed to reduced inventory discrepancies or improved alert accuracy
Produced documentation enabling replication at other Vertiv facilities
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