Software Development Intern

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at .

Location: Hamilton  
Req ID: 29629  

Hourly Rate: $30

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Role Summary

We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join our development team and gain hands-on experience building, testing, and supporting software applications. This role offers exposure to modern software development practices, troubleshooting real-world issues, and collaborating with experienced engineers on production software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and services.
• Write and debug code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Investigate software issues using logs, debugging tools, and code analysis.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of defects and production issues.
• Contribute to software testing, validation, and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support software releases and enhancements.
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including source control and agile development methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with object-oriented programming through coursework, projects, internships, co-op placements, or personal projects.
• Preferred: C# programming experience.
• Also accepted: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, or other object-oriented languages.
• Basic understanding of software design, debugging, and testing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate issues and learn from logs, error messages, and troubleshooting tools.
• Familiarity with Git or other source control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with .NET, SQL, REST APIs, or modern application development frameworks.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio, VS Code, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar development tools.
• Experience with academic, open-source, internship, co-op, or personal software projects.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar tools.
• Interest in applying AI tools to improve coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and productivity.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, IoT, or hardware/software integration is a plus but not required.

What You'll Learn

• Professional software development practices and workflows.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Application design, testing, and deployment processes.
• Collaboration within a cross-functional engineering team.
• Effective use of modern AI-assisted development tools.
• Real-world software engineering and production support experience.

Success Profile

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Comfortable working in a technical team environment.
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows through on solutions.
• Communicates effectively and asks thoughtful questions.
• Demonstrates a passion for building high-quality software.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.