About the role#
This is a 16-month internship focused on engineering documentation and AI-driven automation. You will work with technical teams to improve documentation quality while building tools to automate data validation and content creation. This role involves balancing technical writing tasks with software development to solve real-world engineering challenges.
What you'll do#
- Review and refine technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Create and update technical content, including diagrams, tables, and supporting data.
- Analyze existing documentation workflows and build Python scripts to compare data across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and structured formats.
- Develop reusable prompts, templates, and AI agents to assist in documentation tasks.
- Identify and fix inconsistencies such as incorrect units, outdated references, missing content, and formatting errors.
- Partner with engineering and applications teams across different regions to translate technical changes into documentation.
- Measure the success of your automation tools by tracking accuracy, processing time, and manual effort reduction.
- Implement human-review checkpoints to verify the output of AI-generated content.
- Present your project results to technical stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least three years of study completed before the internship begins.
- An expected graduation date of April 2029 is preferred.
- Proficiency in Python with the ability to write clean, maintainable code.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage deadlines and work both independently and within a distributed team.
- Familiarity with generative AI, LLMs, prompt development, or retrieval-augmented generation is preferred.
- Experience with scripting languages, Git, Linux, or parsing document formats like XML, JSON, and Markdown is a plus.
- Knowledge of computer architecture, digital design, or semiconductor IP is helpful.
Location & details#
- Locations: Ottawa and Nepean, Ontario.
- Term: Summer 2027 start.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time paid internship.
About Synopsys Inc
Synopsys Inc is a public company based in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 1986, the firm provides software development tools and services. It specializes in electronic design automation, semiconductor intellectual property, and software security. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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