AI Automation Engineer

Position Title: AI Automation Engineer (Internship)Location: Chandigarh, India (On-site)Duration: 6 MonthsInternship Type: Learning and Training-Based Internship (Unpaid as per company policy)Reports To: Assigned Department Supervisor / MentorOrganisation: Bhalekar ConsultingAbout Bhalekar ConsultingBhalekar Consulting is an Australia-based consulting firm specializing in Digital Transformation, Data Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. We help organizations modernize operations, adopt data-driven strategies, and automate business processes using emerging technologies.As part of our growth initiative, we are offering 6-month structured internship opportunities at our Chandigarh office for aspiring professionals who want to build a career in AI, Automation, and Data Engineering.This internship is designed to be educational in nature — allowing participants to observe, learn, and assist under the guidance of experienced professionals.About the InternshipThe AI Automation Engineer Internship is a structured, mentored learning experience designed to help students and recent graduates gain exposure to automation workflows, AI tools, and data-driven processes used in business consulting.Interns will work in a shadowing capacity, assisting experienced engineers, data professionals, and automation experts on real-world projects. The focus is on learning outcomes — not production work.Key Learning AreasDuring this internship, participants will gain supervised exposure to:- Understanding AI and automation workflows used in business transformation.- Learning about no-code and low-code automation tools such as Zapier, Make (Integromat), and Zoho Flow.- Observing the process of integrating AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, Google Vertex AI) into business processes.- Understanding data pipelines, process automation, and workflow optimization.- Participating in knowledge-sharing sessions, documentation preparation, and process observations.- Learning about prompt engineering, chatbot development, and LLM-based solutions.Important Compliance NoteThis internship is designed to comply with internship and employment regulations in India and Australia, including:- The internship is primarily for the benefit of the intern.- The intern's participation is educational in nature, focusing on skill development and supervised learning.- The intern will not perform productive work that would otherwise be completed by paid employees.- The intern is not entitled to wages under employment laws unless a stipend is voluntarily provided.- There is no guarantee of employment, but high-performing interns may be considered for a full-time paid position upon successful completion of the internship.Who Should ApplyThis internship is ideal for students or recent graduates who want to:- Build a foundation in AI, Data, and Automation technologies.- Gain hands-on exposure through observation and mentorship.- Learn about enterprise consulting practices in digital transformation.- Develop career pathways in AI Engineering, Automation, or Data Engineering.Eligibility Criteria- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.- Basic understanding of Python, data workflows, or AI tools is preferred but not mandatory.- Strong willingness to learn, research, and explore automation tools and AI systems.- Available to commit 6 months of part-time or full-time learning participation.What You'll Gain- Mentorship from experienced Data & AI professionals.- Exposure to industry tools and methodologies.- Opportunity to shadow real-world projects in data and AI consulting.- A certificate of completion from Bhalekar Consulting.- Possibility of a full-time employment offer for top-performing interns after 6 months.Application ProcessInterested candidates can apply with:- Updated resume- Short cover letter expressing interest in AI and automation learningSelected candidates will be invited for an interview to assess learning goals and fit for the program.