Applications Engineering Intern - 16520

Synopsys Inc is a technology company that drives innovations shaping the way we live and connect. They are seeking an Applications Engineering Intern to develop technical expertise, create simulation methodologies, and collaborate on product development while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities:

• Develop technical expertise in at least one Ansys Optics product: Lumerical, Speos, or Zemax
• 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
• Develop scripts and automation routines to support customer workflows
• Support the team by conducting demonstrations, webinars, online training, and other meetings as needed
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate customer requirements into exciting new product features and test new releases of Ansys products on industrial problems
• Assist in reviewing and updating online tutorial content
• Write detailed technical reports and present results to global teams
• Network within the Customer Excellence team to learn about pre-sales support, post-sales technical support, consulting services, and more

Requirements:

• 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.)
• 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)