Software QA Intern - Part time
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Southwestern Industries
Compton, CA, US
Summary
The intern will be responsible for reviewing technical specifications, creating test cases, and performing hands-on testing of CNC control software and user interfaces. They will also collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, report bugs, and conduct regression testing on physical machinery.
Job Description
Software QA Intern - CNC Systems
Company: TRAK Machine Tools – Southwestern Industries, Inc.
Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA On-site only
Job Type: Internship
About Us
TRAK Machine Tools – Southwestern Industries, Inc. is a machine tool manufacturer that develops transformative technology to serve and support customers in a variety of dynamic industries. TRAK machines and equipment are used in some of the most well-known and respected organizations in the world.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Software Quality Assurance (QA) Intern to join our engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to test the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and underlying control software that drives our advanced CNC machines. You will play a critical role in ensuring the precision, reliability, and safety of our industrial software products.
Key Responsibilities
As a Software QA Intern focused on CNC systems, your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing Specifications: Analyzing technical documentation to understand software requirements for machining processes.
- Creating Test Cases: Documenting and executing detailed test cases and test plans for CNC control software and user interfaces.
- Hands-On Testing: Perform testing of software features, including creation of ProtoTRAK programs, generating toolpath, machine setup, and operation procedures.
- Bug Reporting: Identifying, documenting, and tracking software bugs and anomalies using defect tracking tools
- Troubleshooting: Collaborating with software developers, electrical engineers and mechanical engineers to troubleshoot issues and ensure timely resolution.
- Regression Testing: Conducting regression tests on the machine to ensure bug fixes do not impact existing, stable functionality.
- Real-World Application: Assisting with actual test runs on physical CNC machinery to verify software performance in a manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
- Strong analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA principles.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- A strong interest in industrial automation, machinery, or manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting basic Windows OS problems
- Working knowledge of Cartesian coordinate systems
Preferred Skills
- CNC experience is a huge plus
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks, Fusion 360) is a plus.
- Knowledge of G-code programming principles or other machine control languages.
- Experience with testing tools and methodologies (manual or automation).
- Familiarity with Agile development practices (Scrum).
