Software Engineering Intern at AST Tacoma, WA

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute in Tacoma is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the Y2025 summer internship. This full-time position involves designing software and control systems for automation, machine testing, and assisting with documentation. The role requires a collaborative team player, pursuing a degree in software engineering or related fields.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $22.50 to $25.00 per hour, and applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player who works well cross-functionally.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with a keen attention to detail.
• Enjoys innovation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design software and control systems for automation.
• Perform machine testing and debug activities according to plans.
• Assist with documentation and technical writing.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a software or related engineering curriculum

Job description

Software Engineering Intern job at AST. Tacoma, WA. AST is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join our Engineering Team for the Y2025 summer internship period. This is a full-time position that is located onsite in Tacoma, Washington.

The compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $22.50 to $25.00 an hour. All applicants are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design software and control systems for simple automation, including embedded products, robotics, vision, PLC, HMI, and other peripheral and modular codes.
• Perform machine testing, experiments, and debug activities per the testing and qualification plans.
• Assist with documentation, technical writing, and research.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• A collaborative team player who plays well with others, interdepartmentally and cross functionally to achieve company goals.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys innovation and problem solving and goes above and beyond to produce results.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and disciplined, with a keen attention to detail.
• Character that complements AST's long-standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity.
• Pursuing or planning to pursue bachelor’s degree in a software or related engineering curriculum.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.