Test and Validation Intern

Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally.

We are currently seeking a Test and Validation Engineer Intern to join our dynamic team for a 2027 Summer Internship. As a Test Engineer Intern, you will play a crucial role in assisting the team in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through comprehensive testing and validation processes. You will contribute to the development of high-quality software and hardware solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. This is a paid internship. This position works in a team environment at our home office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position.

This position reports to the Manager of Testing and Validation.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participate in training to gain proficiency with lab tools and testing procedures; training materials and resources will be provided.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and specifications.
• Assist the team with developing a comprehensive testing framework and define testing parameters based on input from the product design team.
• Implement the testing framework to monitor the process, document the results, and take steps to troubleshoot.
• Aide in the development of test environments and test cases for all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Monitor safety measures and standards through the production stages.
• Provide feedback to improve the tested products.
• Conduct data analysis from test results, detect issues, and track root causes.
• Assist in building automated testing systems for regular testing of our products.
• Identify test scenarios, test cases, and test data to cover all aspects of product functionality and use cases.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, usability, compatibility, and security testing.
• Utilize automated testing tools and frameworks to increase efficiency and repeatability of tests.
• Report and track defects in a detailed manner using designated bug tracking.
• Collaborate with the development team to implement and maintain integration tests and continuous integration pipelines.
• Create and maintain clear and detailed documentation for test plans, test cases, test results, and testing processes.
• Generate testing reports to communicate testing progress, results, and issues to relevant stakeholders. Work closely with software and hardware engineers, product managers, and other team members to ensure effective communication and understanding of project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback from a testing perspective to identify potential issues early in the development process.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest enhancements to optimize testing procedures and outcomes.
• Creative and out-of-the-box thinker.

Qualifications & Competencies

Employment Eligibility & Verification:
All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the I-9 form, as required by federal law. Additionally, candidates will be required to undergo an employment verification process before beginning work. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other visas) at this time.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience using common lab tools, such as Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzer, NI LabView, NI DAQ, and Digital Multi-Meters (DMMS).
• Experience in mechanical and electrical fixturing and basic drawing.
• Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) to develop and maintain test scripts.
• Familiarity with version control systems, continuous integration, and continuous deployment practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey testing results.
• Ability to multitask and excellent time management skills.

Working Conditions

• This position will be working in a climate-controlled lab setting.

Physical Requirements

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.