Intern - System Test Automation Engineer – San Diego, CA – Summer 2027

Philips•San Diego, CA

8d•$29 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid System Test Automation Engineer Intern opportunity for individuals currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree. The internship will last 3-6 months and will take place at the San Diego, CA site. Through this role, interns will gain hands-on experience in medical device software testing, test automation, AI-driven V&V technologies, and system integration within a leading HealthTech company. The role is in a fast-paced R&D environment focused on developing innovative healthcare solutions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of study towards the degree of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience with one or more programming languages including C#, .NET, Azure, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, Java, JavaScripts, Go, or React
Experience using source code control systems like Git or Azure DevOps
Experience with debugging techniques
Interest in software quality, test automation, AI technologies, and medical device development.
Self-motivated learner who enjoys solving complex technical problems
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and business partners
Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance automated test frameworks, software tools, and AI-powered testing solutions.
Support the development of AI agents and explore the application of Generative AI and Machine Learning technologies for test automation.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using modern programming languages and tools.
Automate system integration and verification procedures to improve test efficiency, quality, and automation coverage.
Execute automated test suites, analyze results, identify issues, and evaluate opportunities to improve testing methodologies and processes.
Investigate and troubleshoot software, hardware, and integration issues in collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, and test engineers.
Validate defects and help expedite issue resolution across cross-functional teams.
Set up and maintain test environments, including software, hardware, and networking configurations.
Create and execute dry-run tests on engineering builds.
Support test case development and early defect detection.
Provide project updates, technical findings, and status reports to the engineering team and functional manager.