Volunteer Software Developer Internship No Experience Jobs in Rochester, NY

About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.
Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal and informal Development opportunities.

Summary
Are you ready to make an impact with cutting-edge technology in the world of gear production? Located in Rochester, NY, our team specializes in bevel gear machine software and is looking for enthusiastic software developers who are eager to learn and contribute. Gleason is offering an exciting opportunity for co-ops/interns to join our GEMS Machine team.
GEMS Machine is our powerful, modern software platform developed with C# and WPF which is designed to deliver a smooth and intuitive experience for machine operators. As a co-op/intern, you'll contribute to the development of new features, solve real-world problems in manufacturing, and assist in enhancing the user-experience of our software.
Join us to gain hands-on experience with innovative technology and see how your work supports real-world applications in a global industry.
See examples of machines running our software: https://www.gleason.com/en/products/machines/bevel/cutting/phoenix-100c-fast-precise-and-robust-production-of-robotic-power-tool-and-similar-size-gears
Description
As a Software Development co-op/Intern at Gleason, you'll work alongside an experienced team to contribute to our GEMS Machine platform.
In this role, you'll:

• Collaborate with senior developers on software for bevel gear machines and learn industry best practices in software engineering.
• Develop new features and optimize existing ones to enhance our modular GEMS Machine software platform.
• Design and implement internal tooling to support the development of GEMS Machine.

This co-op/internship is ideal for tech-savvy students eager to get hands-on experience as a software engineer in a manufacturing environment. You'll gain valuable insight into the industry and make an impact as part of a forward-thinking team in a supportive setting.
Qualifications
Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience with C#/.NET or similar technologies.
Desired Skills:

• WPF
• Knowledge of API's and web services.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• PowerShell or similar scripting languages.
• Containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Development with databases including SQL.

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.