Industrial AI Intern – Lumber Manufacturing

There is an exciting opportunity to join Weyerhaeuser as an Industrial AI Intern in Drayton Valley, Alberta. This is a full-time temporary salaried position at the Drayton Valley Lumber mill for a period of 8-months or 12-months with an expected start date in April or May 2026. The intern’s primary responsibilities are to act as the key technical resource and support the implementation of AI solutions on two machine centers in different mill areas within the lumber manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to industrial AI, image processing, automation systems, and manufacturing operations. This role reports to the Reliability Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures in the mill, role model safe behaviors to enhance the safety culture and sustain our strong safety record
• Develop caring leadership for safety and treat safety as the highest priority at work
• Develop a good understanding of sawmill operations, process automation fundamentals, and reliability fundamentals
• Work closely with your assigned mentors and develop a good understanding of the mill process control systems
• Collaborate with the vendor and develop a strong understanding, knowledge, and skills on vendor provided AI Software/Application Tool
• Assist with image/video data collection, labeling, and model parameter development and evaluation
• Work with PLC/SCADA, sensors, and process data to contextualize AI outputs
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Automation teams
• Develop and test image processing solutions (object detection, classification, segmentation) using the AI Tool; this involves training the AI model using mill data, testing, validating the AI model to the desired accuracy
• Collaborate with mill process control leaders and lead the AI go-live process
• Document results, performance metrics, and recommendations for scaling

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience deploying Industrial AI in a live manufacturing environment

• Exposure to automation, reliability, and operations, and engineering

• Opportunity to deliver production-impacting AI pilots

• Engineering or Computer Science student (preferably final year in Engineering or Computer Science program) or recent graduate

• Knowledge of image processing or computer vision fundamentals

• Comfortable learning new tools and working in hands-on industrial environments

• Basic understanding of process control and automation systems (PLCs, SCADA, Sensors)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Knowledge of image processing and machine learning applications in processing automation improvements or any other relevant applications

• Knowledge of Python Programming or any other coding software

• Must possess legal authorization to work in Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Background in Computing Science with practical AI Application Experience
• Exposure to manufacturing, automation, reliability, or industrial data systems
• Other Engineering disciplines are considered with Industrial and AI experience

Compensation: The pay rate for this position is $42 per hour, with a standard work schedule of 40 hours per week.

Relocation assistance will be offered to individuals required to move to Drayton Valley.

Term: Must be available for the complete assignment of 8 or 12 months (based on the current pursuing year of Engineering program). Recent graduates are welcome to apply and will be considered for a 12 month term.

About Wood Products We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for 125 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.