Data Center AI Intern

Data Center AI Intern (Graduate / PhD Level) Build your best future with the

Johnson Controls Team:

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. As a member of the Johnson Controls Future Leaders Internship Program, you will learn to use your valuable skill set, knowledge, and passion to excel in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our Internship Program is a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while bolstering your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have an opportunity to transform your future. We are proud to share that our Intern Program has been recognized by Yello x WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for 2025. Join hundreds of interns nationwide for a summer of learning, growth, and connection, including: Innovation Challenge Volunteering opportunities Executive engagement Development + career workshops Inclusive and diverse environment with in-person and/or hybrid work options Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Medical, Dental, and Vision What you will do Johnson Controls is building next‑generation IT/OT integration capabilities through our industry‑leading controls platform, with a growing focus on AI‑enabled, GPU‑based data center infrastructure. We are seeking a Data Center AI Intern at the graduate or PhD level to support the understanding, analysis, and application of performance and operational metrics from AI hardware nodes used in modern data centers. In this role, you will contribute to efforts that connect AI compute infrastructure with building systems, controls, and operational intelligence, helping enable smarter, more efficient, and more reliable data center operations. How you will do it Analyze and interpret operational, performance, and health metrics from GPU‑based AI hardware nodes within data center environments Support the integration of IT system data (AI compute, GPUs, servers) with OT systems through the Johnson Controls controls platform Assist in identifying key metrics relevant to performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and uptime for AI‑driven data center workloads Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, controls, and digital teams to translate hardware‑level data into actionable insights Contribute to documentation, analysis summaries, and technical insights that inform platform development and integration strategies Participate in technical discussions related to AI infrastructure monitoring, telemetry, and system interoperability What we look for Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in or recently admitted to a graduate or PhD program at an accredited university Academic focus in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field Foundational understanding of AI workloads, GPUs, or high‑performance computing systems Interest in data center infrastructure, systems integration, or industrial/controls environments Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences Legal authorization to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications Experience or coursework related to GPU architectures, AI/ML infrastructure, or high‑performance computing Familiarity with data center operations, monitoring, or telemetry systems Exposure to IT/OT integration concepts, building management systems, or industrial controls Programming or scripting experience used for data analysis, system monitoring, or automation Demonstrated ability to work independently in a research‑oriented or technical environment

HIRING HOURLY RANGE

$32.00 - $33.00/hour (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About Johnson Controls Careers Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Johnson Controls:

Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.