Spring 2026 Electronics Intern - Icepak, Thermal, Python (MS)

Requisition #: 16933 

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation, helping the world's most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, Ansys helps companies solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination.

Thus, through our enriching internship program, we help develop the next-generation of engineers and technologists.

As an Electronics Simulation Research and Development Intern, you will join a team responsible for the R&D of state-of-the-art electromagnetics, circuit and system simulators.This is a 40-hour per week paid position, starting January 2026 and concluding April 2026. This position is based in the Waterloo, ON office where the intern is expected to be on site in a flex capacity.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Specify and write test cases, creates, modify and update existing tests, write and maintain test scripts 
• Perform functional, application, regression and performance testing in manual and/or automated test environments and investigate possible causes of problems
• Create test plans, participate in defect management and testing metrics
• Apply standard techniques and procedures and comply with the company's overall development and testing processes
• Work in a variety of computing environments: Windows, Linux, VM’s, Compute Clusters, Cloud

Minumum and Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Pursuing MS degree in Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning for at least one semester/term after the conclusion of the internship.
• Technical knowledge and experience with Mechanical Thermal Analysis
• Expereince with scripting languages such as Python 
• Experience in a large-scale commercial software testing and verification environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.