Description
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As an Applications Engineering Intern, you will develop technical expertise in at least one Ansys Optics product: Lumerical, Speos, or Zemax. You will create new simulation methodologies, troubleshoot problem set-ups, run simulation benchmarks, and update industry best practices for modeling and simulation of engineered products and processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing technical expertise in at least one Ansys Optics product: Lumerical, Speos, or Zemax
- Creating new simulation methodologies, troubleshoot problem set-ups, run simulation benchmarks, and update industry best practices for modeling and simulation of engineered products and processes
- Developing scripts and automation routines to support customer workflows
- Supporting the team by conducting demonstrations, webinars, online training, and other meetings as needed
- Collaborating with product development teams to translate customer requirements into exciting new product features and test new releases of Ansys products on industrial problems
- Assisting in reviewing and updating online tutorial content
- Writing detailed technical reports and presenting results to global teams
- Networking within the Customer Excellence team to learn about pre-sales support, post-sales technical support, consulting services, and more
Requirements include:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Applied Physics, or a related field
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate studies, or 3.5 in undergraduate studies
- Logical problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and fluency in written and spoken English
- Demonstrated experience with optical modeling tools (e.g., Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, Ansys Speos, Synopsys CodeV, etc.)
Nice to have:
- Currently enrolled as an engineering graduate student (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an accredited United States university (Ph.D. students should be entering third year or beyond of their program)
- Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, Mathematica, C++, or C#
- Experience with programming repositories (e.g., GitHub, Mercurial), AI & LLMs (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.), and customer-facing or leadership roles
- Proficiency in developing learning plans and teaching in technical settings, and knowledge of CAD packages (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Catia)
Key program facts:
- Program length: 3 months
- Working model: Remote
- Full-time/part-time: Full-time
- Start date: Summer or Fall 2026
Equal opportunity statement:
Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.