Software Engineering Co-op

Position Overview: This on-site Software Engineering Co-op position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside cross-functional engineering teams in a dynamic product development environment. The co-op will contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of test automation solutions, execute verification and validation of new products and product enhancements, and help ensure that all solutions meet or exceed product requirements. 

Products include:

• Instant issuance card solutions for desktop printers, which produce financial and ID cards.

• Integrated rear module solutions that support card indenting, impressing, and UV curing.

• Integrated lower module solutions that support card lamination and embossing.

• Materials and supplies that support the card production process.

 

Our solutions incorporate security, software, firmware, electrical, chemical, and mechanical components. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical skills, collaborate with experienced engineers, and gain real world experience in new product development.

 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance test automation software and solutions.
• Execute verification and validation testing for new products, modules, and enhancements.
• Configure card printers, software, and systems to align with test environment requirements.
• Document and track issues in Jira. Isolate issues to the major component level.
• Collaborate with development teams to support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Maintain the test lab, systems, and test environment. 
• This position will take direction from more than one source.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with programing languages such as C#, Python, VB.NET, or similar languages.
• An understanding of software development principles.
• An understanding of safety when operating electromechanical system and devices.
• Understands logic.  Understands dependencies and cause and effect.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated testing, scripting, or software development projects through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Experience with electromechanical systems, test equipment, and product validation.
• Ability to utilize AI to automate tasks and improve efficiency.

 

Competencies for Success:

• Critical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Focused on priorities.
• Drives to a conclusion.
• Can communicate, written and verbal, with cross-functional engineering disciplines in the areas of mechanical, electrical, software, firmware and materials engineers using their respective jargon.
• Engaged in the testing process to suggest opportunities for improvement and the willingness to drive change.
• Schedule/date driven.  An understanding and appreciation for sense of urgency especially towards the latter part of a release cycle.
• Can manage issues or barriers and looks for ways to make progress.
• Self-aware; attends to gaps in skills and competencies.  A learning mindset.
  

Where you will be: This role requires five days onsite in Minneapolis, MN. Entrust operates with a distributed workforce.

About Entrust: Our growing company relies on curious, dedicated and innovative colleagues to anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers. Each year, our solutions secure billions of transactions — and every day, our technologies issue and manage more than 10 million secure identities. How do we do all of this? Together.

Join us. Together we’ll create solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure life.

For more information, connect with us at http://www.entrust.com/.

Entrust Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00 per hour (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

If you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com.

Recruiter:

Grace Rusingiza

Grace.Rusingiza@entrust.com