Automation Engineer Intern Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW

Crestron Electronics is dedicated to attracting exceptional emerging professionals by investing in resources and creating new opportunities for hands-on learning, professional growth, and career development in a supportive work environment; as a result, we have an exciting opportunity for a Summer-Fall Software Engineering Co-op to join our Intelligent Video Team in Boston, MA. This role has been designated for a 100% on-site for the first few months, with a hybrid option based on management discretion. Candidates must be commutable to and from our Boston office for the duration of the program.

At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron’s success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry-leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.

Crestron Interns and Co-Ops can expect to be challenged with meaningful projects and tasks alongside professionals and subject matter experts in the field. Interns and Co-Ops are assigned a dedicated mentor who will be responsible for their development and acclimation to the company. Crestron will also provide a variety of training and networking opportunities to participants in the program, seeking to present participants with a comprehensive experience that enhances technical and non-technical skill sets and prepares students for their professional careers. Crestron is an equal opportunity employer proud of its commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

For the Intelligent Video Software Engineering Co-op position, we are seeking a motivated student who is passionate about technology and eager to learn from industry-leading engineers. You will contribute to the development of Intelligent Video products and features that power meeting and collaboration experiences in conference rooms and classrooms around the world. This role provides the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art audio and camera technologies while gaining hands-on experience with modern AV and network communication protocols. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, curious, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Through this Co-op experience, students will gain exposure to software development best practices, debugging and troubleshooting techniques, AI-assisted development tools, testing and automation processes, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With guidance from a dedicated mentor, perform the following tasks with increasing responsibility and independence throughout the Co-op experience:

• Contribute to a well-defined project and help deliver measurable results as part of the Intelligent Video team.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and demonstrate proof-of-concept (POC) solutions for new product features and enhancements.
• Perform software testing activities, both manually and through AI-assisted scripting and automation tools.
• Assist in staging, investigating, troubleshooting, and documenting reported issues while learning structured debugging and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and technical design conversations to gain exposure to modern software development practices.
• Document technical findings, test results, and implementation details to support team knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS

General Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Must be able to commute to and from the Boston, MA area for the duration of the Co-op period.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States now and in the future.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Coursework, project experience, or familiarity with C#, C++, or another object-oriented programming language.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and software development fundamentals.
• Exposure to one or more of the following areas through coursework, research, or personal projects is preferred:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Image Processing
  • Robotics
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Exposure to networking, video technologies, audio technologies, or embedded systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.

Other Skills

• Responsible, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and listening) with the ability to communicate technical concepts to team members and mentors.
• Naturally curious and interested in pursuing a career in Software Engineering.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities with guidance from team members.
• Positive, personable, and able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Open to learning new technologies, tools, and development practices.