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Fall 2025 Intern - Technical Writing - Mechanical (Bachelors/Masters)

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Ansys logoAnsys · Canonsburg, PA
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About the role

Ansys empowers the world's most innovative companies to design and deliver transformational products by offering the best and broadest engineering simulation software to solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Thus, through our enriching intern program, we help develop the next generation of engineers and technologists. Co-ops alternate between school and full-time work assignments each semester. Each semester builds upon the foundational learning that prepares you for more advanced problem solutions. In this position, you will support the Mechanical Business Unit. This is a 40-hour per week paid position starting August 2025 and ending in December 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the team in some or all the following areas:
  • Gather, organize, read, and analyze technical information, concepts, programs, and existing product information from various sources to document new or changing product functionality.
  • Write, format, and proof technical information for technical and non-technical users.
  • Test product tutorials and update steps and images as needed.
  • Create graphic aides, figures, or charts within documents.
  • Produce video "how-to" topics using Camtasia or similar video creation software.
  • Prepare and complete work adhering to project goals and schedules.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by preparing product information that is useful, accurate, and user friendly.
  • Collaborate with personnel from technical departments to resolve usability issues and information discrepancies.
  • Ensure that all product information is reviewed and approved following quality assurance procedures.
  • Other job-related duties that may be assigned by management from time to time.
  • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • You must be pursuing a master's degree in Professional Writing/Technical Writing or a bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after the completion of the co-op/intern program.
  • You must provide a writing sample as part of the application process.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Sharp and tenacious problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Team player, responsible, and motivated.

Requirements

  • A graduate student enrolled in a graduate level Professional/Technical Writing program, or an undergraduate Sophomore or Junior pursuing a Technical Writing, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree. Job duties and compensation will be adjusted depending on your academic level.
  • Experience with technical writing or writing of other published works, including blogs, journals, literary magazines, etc.
  • Experience with scripting languages.
  • Experience with a software development environment using tools such as git or GitHub.
  • Exposure to engineering simulation software (i.e., Ansys).
  • Experience with CAMTASIA or other video-editing software.
  • Exposure to XML, HTML, and/or DocBook mark-up languages.
  • 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
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Additional Information

Requisition #: 15898 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.


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