About the role#
As a Digital Twin Engineering Apps intern, you will support engineering and PLM process validation. You will work on test execution, defect analysis, automation, and reporting. This role offers hands-on experience with CAD, PLM, MBSE, simulation, 3D visualization, and Digital Twin creation. You will gain practical knowledge in enterprise systems, process analysis, and cross-functional project delivery.
What you'll do#
- Validate technical and business process flows for system behavior, data accuracy, and digital continuity.
- Support functional, integration, regression, and UAT test cases for PLM, CAD integration, BOM, ECO/CO, MBSE, and 3D visualization.
- Prepare reusable test data for CAD files, part structures, BOM attributes, change objects, and lifecycle states.
- Capture clear test evidence and defect details to support timely resolution.
- Assist with defect reproduction, fix validation, and regression testing.
- Develop lightweight automation scripts using Python, JavaScript, SQL, or TCL to reduce manual effort.
- Support automated reporting for test execution status, defect trends, and readiness indicators.
- Use AI-assisted methods to summarize requirements, draft validation steps, and identify coverage gaps.
- Participate in design walkthroughs, testing reviews, and stakeholder updates.
- Analyze test results and process observations to identify root cause indicators and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare concise written summaries and dashboards for project stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Exposure to Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, or TCL.
- Basic understanding of databases, APIs, integrations, metadata, and data flows.
- Familiarity with testing concepts including functional, integration, regression, and UAT.
- Exposure to CAD, PLM, PDM, BOM, engineering change, or MBSE concepts.
- Ability to analyze workflows and recommend improvements.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
- 0 years of related work experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Employment type: Full time
- Work modality: On-site
- Compensation: Paid internship
About KLA
KLA manufactures equipment and provides services for the electronics industry. The company builds process control and process-enabling solutions used in the production of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, and printed circuit boards. It employs over 17,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California. The organization operates as a public company.
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