Spring 2026 Co-Op - Software Development - Mechanical

 Requisition #: 16714 

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement  

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. 

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.  

Join the Ansys Student Internship Program to apply your education to solve real world engineering problems, advance career skills and experience work at Ansys. The student intern will be part of the Ansys Mechanical team and will work together with the team to develop advanced engineering features in Mechanical flagship product. The intern will get an opportunity to experience how software development is done to solve engineering problems in an intuitive and integrated Mechanical environment and will contribute to advance engineering features like fracture mechanics, linear dynamics, coupled field analysis etc . The intern will also get to experience of how software design principles apply in an engineering discipline to simulate physics for next generation products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop new features using object oriented programming language in state-of-the-art Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software application based on the Finite Element Method (FEA)

• Engages a network of expert professionals to collaborate and accomplish development objectives 

• Investigate defects in production code.
• Develop unit tests for the developed features.
• Analyze results and improve the usability of the software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree program in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science or related engineering field  

• Design and implementation of object-oriented application features using  C++ programming language.

• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or equivalent 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in using Microsoft Visual Studio and Software Configuration management tools (SVN, GIT) 

• Coursework in the area of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) 

• Knowledge of agile development methodologies 

• Experience in doing research in engineering discipline like fracture mechanics, reduced order models, additive manufacturing etc or computer science domain like distributed computing, parallel programming, artificial intelligence/machine learning etc 

• Knowledge of software design patterns and test-driven development

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.  

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.  

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base. 

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.
 

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE 
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

 
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com
 

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
 
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.