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About The Team:

You will work with a cross-functional team within Autodesk Research, including members of the Simulation, Optimization and Systems (SOS), Industry Futures, and Engineering organizations. Together, the team explores the future of product design for Autodesk's Design & Manufacturing customers, bridging research, advanced engineering, and real-world workflows. As a member of the team, you will have access to state-of-the-art workshops and manufacturing expertise within the Autodesk Toronto Technology Centre.

About The Role:

As anInternat Autodesk,you willbeimmersedindriving and owningprojects that directlyimpactourcustomers, internal teams, or core products.You'llworkalongsidecross functional teams and mentors within Autodesk Research,gaining hands-on experienceto further drive personal growth.In this role you will investigate and prototype a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach tailored for the conceptual design of small-scale mechanical assemblies. The intern will explore integration of MBSE practices with computational geometry, AI/ML methods, and CAD/CAM workflows to improve early design fidelity.

Responsibilities:

• Having a dedicated mentor who will help you navigate through Autodesk from Day 1 - all while showing you what it means to be anAutodesker!

• Managing your project end-to-end, includingresearch, project planning, implementation,and demonstration

• Partnering with various cross-functional teams to solve critical problems across the Autodesk organization

• Combine your knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering and state-of-the-art AI tools to create proof-of-concept prototypes and demonstrations

• Managing incomplete, ambiguous, or evolving requirements during early concept development

• Adapt MBSE processes traditionally used for large-scale systems to smaller assemblies while maintaining design fidelity

• Integration of your output into broader team initiatives

• Acting as an MBSE reference for the team and providing guidance with respect to the products being studied

• Document research findings, prototypes, and lessons learned for future reference

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree program in Systems Engineering or Model Based Systems Engineering (Must be currently enrolled in a full-time, degree seeking program)

• Proventrack recordwith managing projects and challenges

• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including assembly design and kinematic analysis

• Proficiency in Python and experience with software development for prototyping

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts and experience using AI tools for software development or prototyping

• Experience with CAD/CAM and reverse engineering

• Understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, and design-for-assembly principles

• Systems Engineering & MBSE

• Familiarity with SysML

• Understanding of quantitative trade-off methods (Multi-Attribute Utility Theory, Pareto analysis)

• Experience using Modelica, MATLAB, or similar tools for systems analysis

• Practical experience applying model-based systems engineering principles to product design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience from internships,extracurriculars, or other side projects

• Experience working with cross-functional teams

• Passionfor Autodesk and/or desire to learn more about the domain

• Doctoral degree program in Systems Engineering or Model Based Systems Engineering

• Experience operating advanced manufacturing equipment (i.e. CNC mill, 3D-scanner, CMM, 3d printers)

• Experience designing assemblies and product development processes

• Well versed in implementing MBSE frameworks and system architectures

About the Canada Intern Program

The 2026 Canada program runs for 16 weeks (May 4 - August 21). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with Autodesk's Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences.

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When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience, educational level, and geographic location, and can exceed this range.

For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting annualized intern base salary to be between:

• $47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students)
• $72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students)
• $118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students)

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