Intern: Application Engineering - CAE Simulation

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; Belo Horizonte; On-site; BRL 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, seeks a motivated Intern in Application Engineering focusing on CAE simulation. The role supports the team using Simufact Welding and Simufact Forming to analyze welding, metal forming, and industrial processes.

The internship offers hands-on experience with CAE technologies, access to advanced simulation tools, and opportunities to contribute to technical documentation and customer training.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Mechatronics engineering.
• Expected graduation December 2028.
• Willing to work in Savassi, Belo Horizonte, in person.
• Proficient in English and Portuguese.
• Knowledge of Python or MATLAB is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAE/FEA software.
• Academic projects, research, or competitions helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to customers using Simufact Welding and Simufact Forming.
• Troubleshoot and address software-related questions.
• Set up and run simulation models for welding and metal forming.
• Participate in testing, validation activities, and industrial simulations.
• Develop technical documentation, training materials, and presentations.
• Assist with product demonstrations, customer training, and knowledge sharing.
• Build practical knowledge of numerical methods, FEA, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Portuguese

Programming knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Materials/Mechatronics engineering

Tools

Simufact Welding

Simufact Forming

CAE software

FEA basics

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence Design Systems Inc. is looking for a motivated Intern: Application Engineering - CAE Simulation to work with us in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to impact the world of technology. Cadence has been nominated as a Great Place to Work globally and is also a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. We are looking for a motivated and proactive Intern: Application Engineering - CAE Simulation to join our Application Engineering team, working with advanced computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation technologies applied to industrial manufacturing processes. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to develop technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Simufact Welding and Simufact Forming, advanced simulation solutions used to analyze welding, metal forming, and industrial manufacturing processes. We are seeking a curious, self-motivated individual with a strong interest in engineering, technology, and continuous learning, who is eager to grow in a collaborative and technically challenging environment.

Job Description:

• Support the Application Engineering team in providing technical assistance to customers using Simufact Welding and Simufact Forming.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical questions related to software applications.
• Support the preparation, setup, and execution of simulation models for welding and metal forming processes.
• Participate in application testing, validation activities, and industrial simulation studies.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, training materials, and presentations.
• Assist with technical demonstrations, customer training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Help on developing practical knowledge of numerical methods, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and manufacturing processes.

Requirements:

• Ongoing bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Expected graduation in December/2028.
• Availability to work in person: Savassi, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
• Good spoken and written English and Portuguese.
• Nice to have: Programming knowledge, particularly in Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
• Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) simulation software.
• Academic knowledge of welding processes, metal forming, strength of materials, and metallurgy.
• Participation in academic engineering projects, undergraduate research, or engineering competition teams.

Additional Job Details:

Employment category: Internship
Employment term: 20 hours/week.
Location: Av Contorno 5800, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil.

About Cadence Design Systems:

Cadence is the only company that provides the expertise and tools, IP, and hardware required for the entire electronics design chain, from chip design to chip packaging to boards and to systems. We enable electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create innovative products that transform the way people live, work, and play. Our products are used in mobile, consumer, cloud datacenter, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. For more information, access http://www.cadence.com. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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