Software Engineer Intern

Job Title

Job Description

Role Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer Intern to join our software and tooling team. This internship provides hands-on experience working with existing software tools while helping modernize and improve internal applications used by engineering and project teams.

The intern will contribute to refactoring and improving legacy code learning how to transform existing implementations into cleaner more maintainable and more scalable solutions under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Essential Functions

• Gain familiarity with internal automation tools (e.g. ESoT Generator Suite ViGen VIPER VICTOR Amazon Allen Bradley Code Generator ACADE tool suite) including how they are used by engineering and project teams.
• Assist in migrating AutoCAD LISP-based automation into C# / .NET plug-ins using the API.
• Learn to identify technical debt and implement improvements following established architectural patterns and coding standards.
• Support the development and enhancement of internal software tools used by engineering teams.
• Collaborate with software engineers project engineers and product owner to understand application behavior user needs and system constraints.
• Update and implement code based on design guidance and technical direction.
• Assist with unit testing and regression testing to ensure refactored code maintains existing functionality.
• Participate in code reviews as a learner incorporating feedback and best practices.
• Help document refactored components design decisions and usage guidelines.
• Become familiar with:
  • Internal engineering tools and software ecosystems
  • Project engineering workflows and ways of working
  • Basic conveyor and material handling system concepts
• Provide support to end users by helping investigate issues with guidance from senior team members.

Required Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering IT or a related field.
• Coursework or academic projects using C# and/or framework.
• Foundational understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Interest in learning CAD automation and how engineering workflows are automated through software.

Technical Skills

• Academic or personal project experience involving code refactoring legacy code migration or modernization.
• Exposure to AutoCAD automation through scripting or APIs (e.g. AutoCAD API VBA or similar).
• Experience developing applications in C# and framework (coursework or projects).
• Exposure to MVC Web API or applications.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and basic design patterns.
• Basic experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or MySQL.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Exposure to engineering or tooling-focused software development.
• Experience in AutoCAD is a plus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position Monday through Friday flex hours are available. Work can start anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and end between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. with a required 1 hour lunch break.

Travel:

No travel required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Office-based environment with extended periods working at a computer
• Occasional movement within the office to access equipment

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve as skills develop and project needs change.