QA Automation Engineer Intern at Canon USA in Irvine, CA

Summary: Canon, U.S.A., Inc. is currently hiring for their 2026 Canon Insights Internship Program. The QA Automation Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience in building scalable automation and developing test frameworks while collaborating with QA, Dev, and DevOps teams. Responsibilities: - Assist in designing, building, and executing AI‑augmented automated test suites across both UI and API layers - Leverage AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to generate test cases, improve automation logic, create test data, and analyze failures - Develop and maintain automation scripts and lightweight frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, and REST API tools such as Postman or ReadyAPI - Participate in SDET‑focused activities such as framework enhancements, reusable utilities, modular test design, and code reviews - Assist in debugging by reviewing application logs, stack traces, and AI‑generated insights to identify root causes - Collaborate with QA, Dev, and DevOps teams to expand automation coverage, integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines, and improve regression reliability Required Qualifications: - An enrolled undergraduate student who is currently a junior and entering their senior year as of Summer 2026, pursuing a Bachelor's degree aligned with the department of interest - A strong communicator—both written and verbal—with advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Chat, Calendar and Drive) - Brings the ability to thrive as a collaborative team player while also working independently with confidence and enthusiasm - Current student majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field - Basic programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript, with an interest in software engineering practices - Familiarity with UI automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and REST API concepts - Comfort using AI tools to accelerate scripting, defect triage, code generation, and test planning - Strong analytical thinking, willingness to learn deeper SDET skills (framework design, coding best practices), and a high attention to detail Required Skills: AI tools, Automation frameworks, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST API, Postman, ReadyAPI, Python, Java, JavaScript, Software engineering practices, SDET skills, CI/CD pipelines, Analytical thinking Benefits: A beautiful facility in Irvine, CA., Free coffee., “Dress for Your Day” attire program – Casual dress, including jeans is permitted!, A dedicated peer buddy who will serve as a mentor during your internship experience., Learning and professional development opportunities., Opportunity to network with top-level Canon business leaders., A chance to be featured on Canon’s social media sites., Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else., Employee referral bonus, Employee discounts, Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community, Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else., Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more.