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 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.Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Expected graduation in December 2028
- Availability to work in person in Savassi, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Good spoken and written English
- Good spoken and written Portuguese
- 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
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
