Optics and Photonics Student Internship
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About Ansys
Ansys is a leading engineering simulation software company that empowers innovators across industries to push boundaries and drive human advancement. For over 50 years, Ansys software has helped companies bridge the gap between design and reality, enabling them to predict the performance of their world-changing ideas.
Their mission is to “Power Innovation That Drives Human Advancement.” This translates into their work across various fields, including sustainable transportation, advanced semiconductors, satellite systems, and life-saving medical devices.
Ansys is committed to creating a workplace that thrives on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. They believe that diverse thinking leads to better outcomes and strive to welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Job Description: Optics and Photonics Student Internship
This internship offers a chance to apply your education to real-world engineering problems using Ansys’ industry-leading optics design/simulation software, Speos. You’ll gain valuable career skills and experience working at a cutting-edge company.
As a student intern in the Customer Excellence team, you will:
• Develop new simulation methodologies
• Troubleshoot problem set-ups
• Run simulation benchmarks
• Update industry best practices for modeling and simulating engineered products and processes using Speos
• Contribute to Ansys training course material updates
• Conduct literature searches to locate relevant publications and experimental data
• Write detailed technical reports and present results to Ansys teams
• Participate in field testing based on new feature developments
• Network with the Customer Excellence team to learn about various job functions
Requirements:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or another technical discipline.
• Enrolled as an engineering student (B.S., M.S. or Ph.D.) in an accredited American university. (PhD students should be entering their third year or beyond)
• Authorized to work in America without requiring sponsorship.
• Able to work at the advertised location without requiring relocation assistance.
• Motivated to learn with strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated skills in writing, understanding, and presenting in fluent English.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Experience with programming in C# & Python.
• Experience with physics-based simulation software.
This 3-month internship is a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge simulation software, contribute to real projects, and learn from industry experts at Ansys.
