QA Automation Engineer Intern

Canon Careers•Irvine, CA

2d•$25 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role 2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship Canon, U. S. A., Inc. is currently hiring for our 2026 Canon Insights Internship Program. The program will be held from Monday, June 1, 2026 - Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Canon is an innovative global digital imaging leader that uses technology to dissolve the barriers we face in the connections we build, the experiences we create, and even the lives we live. We are looking for passionate and experienced students to join the Canon USA team. This is a paid summer 10-12 week internship for a robust experience based in our Irvine, CA. What You’ll Do: - You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience by participating in significant work projects that help you learn, develop business skills, and provide a meaningful contribution to Canon's business and goals. - You will be exposed to world-class teams and our business, marketing, and strategy initiatives through training, meetings, presentations, and other planned activities. - You’ll gain marketable skills and knowledge that you’ll need in transitioning into the workforce. - You’ll come to the office 3 days a week and 2 days with the option to work from home (unless a specific business need arises requiring in-office attendance on other days). This position offers a hybrid work schedule on full-time (9 AM – 5 PM) schedule based on a 35-hour work week. Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs. Perks & Benefits: - A beautiful facility in Irvine, CA. - Free coffee. - “Dress for Your Day” attire program – Casual dress, including jeans is permitted! - A dedicated peer buddy who will serve as a mentor during your internship experience. - Learning and professional development opportunities. - Opportunity to network with top-level Canon business leaders. - A chance to be featured on Canon’s social media sites. - Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else. Award-Winning Culture: Canon has a unique culture and is committed to our core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. Our corporate philosophy is Kyosei - which we define as "all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future." This is reflected in our welcoming, respectful, and family-oriented atmosphere with a strong focus on diversity & inclusion, work-life balance, and community and environmental initiatives. Your Impact The 2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship – Intern will be responsible for the following: We are seeking a highly driven QA Automation Engineer Intern with a strong technical foundation and a passion for AI‑enhanced automation, software testing frameworks, and quality engineering. This role is ideal for a current college student who wants hands‑on experience building scalable automation, developing test frameworks, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate analysis, debugging, and test development.

Requirements

An enrolled undergraduate student who is currently a junior and entering their senior year as of Summer 2026, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree aligned with the department of interest.
A strong communicator—both written and verbal—with advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Chat, Calendar and Drive).
Brings the ability to thrive as a collaborative team player while also working independently with confidence and enthusiasm.
Current student majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
Basic programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript, with an interest in software engineering practices.
Familiarity with UI automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and REST API concepts.
Comfort using AI tools to accelerate scripting, defect triage, code generation, and test planning.
Strong analytical thinking, willingness to learn deeper SDET skills (framework design, coding best practices), and a high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing, building, and executing AI‑augmented automated test suites across both UI and API layers.
Leverage AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to generate test cases, improve automation logic, create test data, and analyze failures.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and lightweight frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, and REST API tools such as Postman or ReadyAPI.
Participate in SDET‑focused activities such as framework enhancements, reusable utilities, modular test design, and code reviews.
Assist in debugging by reviewing application logs, stack traces, and AI‑generated insights to identify root causes.
Collaborate with QA, Dev, and DevOps teams to expand automation coverage, integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines, and improve regression reliability.

Benefits

A beautiful facility in Irvine, CA.
Free coffee.
“Dress for Your Day” attire program – Casual dress, including jeans is permitted!
A dedicated peer buddy who will serve as a mentor during your internship experience.
Learning and professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to network with top-level Canon business leaders.
A chance to be featured on Canon’s social media sites.
Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else.
Employee referral bonus
Employee discounts
“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else
medical, dental, vision
401(k) Savings Plan
discretionary profit sharing
discretionary success sharing
educational assistance
recognition programs
vacation