CAD Software Quality and Support Intern
CAD Software Quality and Support Intern (3D CAD & Cloud Applications)
Onsite | Part-Time 30 hours/week
Important Note
This is not a 3D modeling or software programing internship. You will not spend your day creating customer parts or assemblies. Instead, you'll help improve CAD software used by engineers around the world by testing features, investigating and documenting issues, designing workflows, and helping shape future product development.
About VEST, Inc.
Join a small, highly collaborative team passionate about building innovative software solutions for engineering challenges within the hydraulics industry. At VEST, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle while contributing to cutting-edge desktop and cloud-based technologies used in hydraulic system design.
We pride ourselves on being a nurturing company where every voice is heard, and where creative problem-solving drives everything we do. We have a unique, transparent, honest, supportive and flexible work culture. We believe working together to accommodate each other’s needs always results in a win-win situation. We aspire for talented, supportive employees who value each other’s contributions and passion to learn.
The Role
This role is ideal for candidates passionate about solving engineering problems through creative software solutions. We are hiring an intern to help design, test, and improve professional CAD software used in hydraulic engineering. You'll work closely with software developers and product designers to evaluate new features, investigate customer issues, and influence future releases. While you'll use CAD software every day, your goal is to improve the software user experience—not create production CAD models.
This internship is ideal for candidates who
- Enjoy finding bugs and solving technical problems
- Wonder why software works the way it does
- Like improving users experiences
- Are curious about how engineering software is built
- Want exposure to software product development without needing programming experience
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and support VEST’s 3D CAD-based desktop and SaaS products for hydraulic engineering design- programming not required.
- Investigate and document software issues reported by customers around the world
- Test new and existing software features; identify and report bugs to the development team
- Participate in design reviews, functional acceptance testing, and validation testing prior to release
- Collaborate with developers to track and resolve issues, and communicate outcomes clearly
- Manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Take initiative in learning new tools, technologies, and workflows
- Document new enhancement requests from customers by creating mockups and example files
- Contribute to additional projects based on your strengths and interests
Technologies & Tools
These are tools we use- not requirements. You will gain exposure to these on the job, but prior experience can be helpful.
- 2D CAD: AutoCAD
- 3D CAD: Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks
- Mockup Design: Figma, Camtasia
- Development Practices: Agile, Scrum
- Platforms: Desktop & Cloud (SaaS)
What We’re Looking For
- Current student entering final two years of school or recent graduate (Engineering, Technology, or related field preferred)
- Interest in CAD software, engineering systems, or technical products
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Clear communicator with a problem-solving mindset
- Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team environment
- Programming experience is NOT required
Availability & Growth Opportunity
- 30 hours/week, with availability between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- We’re looking to develop candidates beyond initial 3-month internship for up to a year, and interested in candidates who can continue part-time during the school year.
- Strong potential for full-time employment after graduation