Spring 2023 Intern – Technical Writing – Mechanical (Bachelor’s)

SUMMARY

ANSYS empowers the world’s most innovative companies to design and deliver transformational products by offering the best and broadest engineering simulation software to solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Thus, through our enriching intern program, we help develop the next-generation of engineers and technologists. Co-ops alternate between school and full-time work assignments each semester. You will develop our industry-leading simulation software while gaining real experience in your field of study. Each semester builds upon the foundational learning that prepares you for more advanced problem solutions. In this Co-op, you will support the Mechanical Business Unit. This is a 40-hour per week paid position starting January 2023 and ending in April 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting the team in some or all the following areas:

• Gather, organize, read, and analyze technical information, concepts, programs, and existing product information from various sources to document new or changing product functionality.
• Write, format, and proof technical information for technical and non-technical users.
• Define logical steps to perform required functions on software products.
• Create graphic aides, figures, or charts within documents.
• Produce video “how-to” topics using Camtasia or similar video creation software.
• Prepare and complete work adhering to project goals and schedules.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by preparing product information that is useful, accurate, and user friendly.
• Interact with personnel from technical departments to resolve usability issues and information discrepancies.
• Ensure that all product information is reviewed and approved following quality assurance procedures.
• Other job-related duties that may be assigned by management from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after the completion of the co-op program.
• Candidate must provide a writing sample as part of the application process.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Sharp and tenacious problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team player, responsible, and motivated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Sophomore or Junior pursuing a Technical Writing, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree.
• Experience with technical writing or writing of other published works, including blogs, journals, literary magazines, etc.
• Experience with scripting languages.
• Exposure to engineering simulation software (i.e., ANSYS).
• Experience with CAMTASIA or other video-editing software.
• Exposure to XML, HTML, and/or DocBook mark-up languages.