Growth & AI Marketing Intern (SUITX)

Business Unit: 
Location: 

Emeryville, CA, US, 94608

Contract Type: 
Scope of employment:  part-time
Contact Person:  Lorraine Miller
Contact Information: 
Job ID:  8562

Summary Statement

SuitX develops industrial exoskeletons that help workers reduce fatigue, prevent injury, and improve productivity. Our products are used by leading manufacturers, aerospace companies, logistics providers, utilities, and industrial organizations worldwide.

In partnership with Ottobock, SUITX develops highly efficient yet extremely lightweight exoskeletons, utilizing the distribution and marketing experience that Ottobock has in over 35 countries. 


We are seeking a Growth & AI Marketing Intern to help us explore how artificial intelligence is changing sales, marketing, and customer acquisition in industrial markets.


The way customers discover products is changing rapidly. Traditional search engines, websites, and advertising are increasingly being supplemented by AI-powered tools and automated research workflows. As a Growth & AI Marketing Intern, you will work directly with company leadership to identify new growth opportunities, evaluate emerging marketing channels, and help develop modern customer acquisition strategies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in business, entrepreneurship, technology, AI, sales, marketing, engineering, or startups.

Note: To apply, please submit a resume and a short note describing a business, technology, AI tool, or startup trend that you find particularly interesting.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Research industrial markets including manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, construction, utilities, and shipyards
  • Identify and qualify prospective customers
  • Build and maintain lead-generation databases
  • Research how AI tools are influencing purchasing decisions and product discovery
  • Test and evaluate emerging marketing channels
  • Support outbound sales and customer engagement activities
  • Conduct competitive intelligence and market research
  • Research grants, purchasing contracts, and procurement opportunities
  • Assist with trade shows, product demonstrations, and customer events
  • Create reports and recommendations for improving customer acquisition

Example Projects
Potential projects may include:

  • Developing an AI-assisted lead-generation workflow
  • Mapping how customers discover industrial products using AI tools
  • Building target account lists for key industries
  • Identifying active procurement opportunities and strategic partnerships
  • Creating sales and marketing content
  • Analyzing competitors and market trends
  • Measuring the effectiveness of different customer acquisition channels
  • Recommending new growth strategies based on AI-enabled marketing tools

Qualifications

  • High school junior/senior, undergraduate student, or recent graduate
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in business, technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, AI, or engineering
  • Strong research and problem-solving abilities
  • Comfortable learning new software and AI tools
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • To apply, please submit a resume and a short note describing a business, technology, AI tool, or startup trend that you find particularly interesting.

 

Nice to Have

  • Experience using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, or other AI tools
  • Familiarity with social media, content creation, or digital marketing 
  • Experience with spreadsheets, CRM systems, or data analysis
  • Interest in robotics, manufacturing, or industrial technology

Benefits

What You'll Gain

  • Direct mentorship from company leadership
  • Exposure to robotics, wearable technology, and industrial innovation
  • Hands-on experience applying AI tools to real business challenges 
  • Experience with enterprise sales and industrial customers
  • Opportunity to work on projects with measurable business impact
  • Exposure to startup operations, product commercialization, and growth strategy
    Success Looks Like
    By the end of the internship, you will have:
  • Identified and qualified new business opportunities
  • Built repeatable lead-generation processes
  • Evaluated emerging AI-enabled marketing approachesDelivered actionable recommendations for growth
  • Contributed directly to customer acquisition and business development efforts

Diversity at Ottobock

We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.

Your future at Ottobock

Ottobock’s products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics, and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 400 patient care clinics. Ottobock’s mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988.

Apply now! Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programs in our Ottobock Academy.

Please only apply via our online job portal at jobs.ottobock.com. Please quote the Job-ID for the position in question, and also state your earliest starting date and salary requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!


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