Software Engineering Intern
Wauwatosa, WI 
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Posted 24 days ago
Job/Internship Description
Job DescriptionQualifications: Currently enrolled in or completed Freshman year of undergrad
Degrees: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer ScienceSkills: C# skill a plus.Position: Summer internships will join our Milwaukee engineering teams working on various software development projects, software test projects, or dev-ops infrastructure projects. Assignments will be based on individual skill sets, areas of interest, and areas of need that Cognex has. Demonstrated skill and passion for software development may lead to more complex development assignments over the course of the internship. All positions will be evaluated at the end of the summer to determine student and Cognex interest in continuing the internship part-time through the next school year or summer.What is Cognex?Cognex is the world's leading producer of machine vision systems and bar code scanners for the industrial automation and logistics markets. We make high speed cameras with embedded microcontrollers and DSPs that are used to do robot guidance, inspection, measurement, flaw detection and much more in the factory automation world on virtually any product you might purchase at a store, including everything from automotive to medical to food. Cognex also specializes in designing the world's hottest selling machine vision-based 1D and 2D barcode reading devices. These products are purchased by the thousands by huge logistics companies across the world to automate their warehousing. While Cognex makes a really cool high-tech product, it is an equally cool company. We boast a unique "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture that finds us whitewater rafting, playing disc golf, doing wine and beer tastings and more on company-sponsored "Play Hard" days.What is the Cognex Milwaukee Engineering Center?Started in 1998 with less than 9 engineers, Cognex-Milwaukee has become one of Cognex's most important engineering teams, with nearly 40 engineers on site and responsibility for the world's #1 selling machine vision system, In-Sight. The Milwaukee team creates embedded factory networking software, user-interface software for In-Sight's programming tools, and Software Quality Assurance tests for these high-tech products. Our team has a long history with MSOE, boasting numerous former MSOE Computer and Software Engineering alumni on staff. A large majority of these 'Cognoids' started their careers at Cognex as interns! Can you prove you are among the 'best of the best" and earn your way onto our growing staff of high-tech engineers? Check out www.cognex.com to find out more about our products and our rapidly growing company!Submit your resume and transcripts and let's have a conversation about how you can make a difference on our growing team! About Cognex CorporationCognex is the global leader in vision-based inspection, guidance and identification systems that give machines the power to "see." Our technology helps improve the quality and reduce the cost of billions of products that are manufactured every day.Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a range of products that incorporate sophisticated machine vision technology that gives them the ability to "see." Cognex products include bar code readers, machine vision sensors, and machine vision systems that are used in factories, warehouses, and distribution centers around the world to guide, gauge, inspect, identify, and assure the quality of items during the manufacturing and distribution process.Cognex is the world's leader in the machine vision industry, having shipped more than 1 million vision-based products, representing over $4 billion in cumulative revenue, since the company's founding in 1981. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, Cognex has regional offices and distributors located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.With over $700 million of cash in the bank and no debt, we are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast paced, creative environment of a startup. Our employees, proudly called "Cognoids," take their work seriously, but don't take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance and hard work in a fun, rewarding, and quirky environment.Working at Cognex: At Cognex, you'll find a dedicated and talented team of people who enjoy their work and take pride in their accomplishments. Cognex offers a dynamic work environment shaped by our mission and values, and a corporate culture that combines creativity, fun, and humor with a dedication to excellence. If you are looking for a financially strong, global company that is the leader in its industry...but one that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a start up...Cognex is the right place for you.Learn more from actual Cognoids by watching our video or apply directly by visiting: http://www.cognexjobs.com
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Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

Position Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Part Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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