Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

As a Vision Language Model (VLM)/Computer Vision Engineer Intern, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of local, edge-hosted language and vision models within an internet-isolated Operational Technology (OT) environment. This role focuses on integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, Vision Language Models (VLMs), and intelligent agents to enhance decision-making, process monitoring, and operational insights.

This Co-op is a 1 year term starting in September.

What You'll Do:

• Researching, selecting, and configuring publicly available large language and vision models for OT-specific use cases
• Developing specialized agents to perform tasks such as sensor data analysis, process monitoring, insight generation, and optimization
• Implementing lightweight vision models for technical document processing, summarization, and visual data interpretation
• Ensuring models are optimized for edge deployment in resource-constrained environments

What You'll Bring:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics
• Demonstrated experience with deploying self-hosted language/vision models and building AI-enabled applications
• Proficiency in Python programming with strong familiarity in Unix/Linux system administration
• Knowledge of edge AI deployment strategies, model optimization, and integration in isolated networks
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving technology landscapes

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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