Machine Vision & Data Science Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy : Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary :

Pacific Seafood is seeking a highly motivated Machine Vision & Data Science Intern to support the development and integration of advanced imaging, sensing, and data-processing technologies within our production facilities. This role involves working hands-on with hardware, analyzing large datasets, collaborating with third‑party vendors, and applying machine learning and machine vision techniques to solve real-world quality, safety, and operational challenges. The ideal candidate is passionate about data science, automation, and practical implementation of imaging technologies in industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply data‑analysis and machine‑learning methods (e.g., PCA, PLSR, SVM, SIMCA) to support machine‑vision initiatives.
• Work with digital imaging technologies (RGB and spectral), including sensor calibration and noise reduction.
• Integrate data outputs into reporting systems and help ensure reliable collection, processing, and feedback.
• Collaborate with third‑party technology vendors to adapt solutions for facility use‑cases.
• Assist with real‑world machine‑vision applications, such as :

Detecting foreign materials

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood

Required :

Statistics (data analysis, data structures)

Preferred :

Benefits

Total Compensation :

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to :