AI Agent Builder Intern

Sears, Roebuck and co.

Hoffman Estates, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation, Business Analysis, Business Processes, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Service Management, Data Science, Data Sets, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, JavaScript, Machine Learning, Memory Hardware, Operations Management, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Software Development, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Testing, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Hoffman Estates, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

1917858No1851352142.042805-88.079822-Jul-2026AI Agent Builder InternTransformco Corporate JOB SCOPE:

The AI Agent Builder Intern takes workflow specifications and turns them into something executable. This role is the person who converts a workflow spec into a working agent building within the Paperclip framework, not experimenting loosely with AI tools. This role supports the company s transition to an AI-agentic operating model, where operational workflows are decomposed, documented, tested, and progressively automated through AI agents, with humans focused on oversight, escalation, and business judgment.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role focuses on turning process knowledge into executable agents taking the structured documentation and specifications produced by process mapping work and converting them into working AI-driven solutions. The intern will work closely with transformation and technical teams to build, evaluate, and test AI agents that automate real-world operational workflows, including scheduling, customer support, inventory management, and workflow optimization.

REPORTS TO:

Chief Of Staff To The Chairman1021830BRIntern, Full-time NoneJOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Designs and prototypes AI agents for operational workflows and business processes
  • Develops prompt structures, workflows, and tool integrations for AI-enabled solutions
  • Builds and executes testing frameworks to evaluate AI agent performance and accuracy
  • Assists with deployment and sandbox testing of AI workflow solutions
  • Monitors and documents agent performance, latency, and operational effectiveness
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand workflow requirements
  • Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and optimization of AI solutions
  • Participates in solution design discussions and technical planning sessions
  • Maintains documentation for AI workflows, testing procedures, and configurations
  • Researches emerging AI tools and technologies relevant to operational transformation initiatives
  • Converts process maps into agent workflow designs, including tools, memory, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints
  • Builds evaluation datasets from real operational scenarios and edge cases
  • Documents agent failure modes, confidence thresholds, and escalation criteria
  • Builds AI agents against future-state workflow designs, not merely current-state process maps, ensuring that agents reinforce simplified, improved, and scalable operating patterns
  • Flags when a workflow is not ready for automation identifying when a workflow is too ambiguous, too exception-heavy, too dependent on missing data, or too poorly controlled to automate yet, feeding that feedback into the redesign loop
  • Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Some undergraduate education
  • Less than one year of related experience
  • 18 years of age or older

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
  • Experience with AI tools, automation technologies, or software development projects preferred
  • Academic or project experience involving AI, machine learning, or workflow automation is a plus
  • Familiarity with modern AI tools and technologies
  • Basic understanding of prompt engineering and AI workflow concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently within a fast-paced project environment

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with Python, JavaScript, or related programming languages
  • Familiarity with APIs, automation tools, or AI agent frameworks
  • Exposure to LLM platforms such as OpenAI or Anthropic
  • Understanding of data handling and workflow automation concepts
  • Interest in operational transformation and applied AI solutions

Web Development 0 - 1 Years ExperienceUnited States HOFFMAN ESTATESREMOTEREMOTEREMOTEEqual Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.#Remote, #TechnologySears Home Services N/AN/A

About the Company

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Sears, Roebuck and co.

Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, consumer electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered by Sears and Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at .
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Personal and Household Services
FOUNDED
1886