Intern: Summer 2025 Internship Opportunity
Ansys
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Employment type: Internship
Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our Ansys Mechanical Core Development team as a software development intern. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on advanced engineering features in our flagship product, Mechanical.
Responsibilities
Develop new features using object-oriented programming languages in state-of-the-art Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software applications based on the Finite Element Method (FEA).
Work alongside software developers during the design, implementation, and verification process.
Investigate defects in production code and develop unit tests for the developed features.
Analyze results and improve the usability of the software.
Requirements
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to university after the completion of the co-op program.
Strong and demonstrable knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming.
Deep understanding of programming concepts related to threading, memory lifetime, and ownership, as well as space and speed complexity of code.
Sharp and tenacious problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team player, responsible, and motivated.
Experience debugging code with an IDE such as Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, or similar.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of FEA or similar computational techniques.
Familiarity with the Linux operating system and development tools such as gdb and gcc.
Experience in using Microsoft Visual Studio and software configuration management tools.
Knowledge of Microsoft Technologies (.NET Framework, COM, ATL) and agile software development practices.
About Ansys
Ansys is a global leader in engineering simulation software. We help our customers solve the world's most complex engineering challenges by providing innovative solutions that accelerate product development and improve product performance.
We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. We believe that diverse thinking leads to better outcomes and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are proud to be recognized as one of the most responsible companies in the world. We have been recognized for our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, and for our efforts to create a positive impact on our communities.