QA Automation Engineer Intern

Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

QA Automation Engineer Intern US-CA-Irvine Job ID: 34089 Type: Full-Time of Openings: 1 Category: Intern/Trainee CUSA Western Regional Office About the Role 2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship Canon, U. S. A., Inc. is currently hiring for our 2026 Canon Insights Internship Program. The program will be held from Monday, June 1, 2026 - Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Canon is an innovative global digital imaging leader that uses technology to dissolve the barriers we face in the connections we build, the experiences we create, and even the lives we live. We are looking for passionate and experienced students to join the Canon USA team. This is a paid summer 10-12 week internship for a robust experience based in our Irvine, CA. What You’ll Do: You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience by participating in significant work projects that help you learn, develop business skills, and provide a meaningful contribution to Canon's business and goals. You will be exposed to world-class teams and our business, marketing, and strategy initiatives through training, meetings, presentations, and other planned activities. You’ll gain marketable skills and knowledge that you’ll need in transitioning into the workforce. You’ll come to the office 3 days a week and 2 days with the option to work from home (unless a specific business need arises requiring in-office attendance on other days). This position offers a hybrid work schedule on full-time (9 AM – 5 PM) schedule based on a 35-hour work week. Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs. Perks & 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. Award-Winning Culture: Canon has a unique culture and is committed to our core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. Our corporate philosophy is Kyosei - which we define as "all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future." This is reflected in our welcoming, respectful, and family-oriented atmosphere with a strong focus on diversity & inclusion, work-life balance, and community and environmental initiatives. Your Impact The 2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship – Intern will be responsible for the following: We are seeking a highly driven QA Automation Engineer Intern with a strong technical foundation and a passion for AIenhanced automation, software testing frameworks, and quality engineering . This role is ideal for a current college student who wants handson experience building scalable automation, developing test frameworks, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate analysis, debugging, and test development. Assist in designing, building, and executing AIaugmented 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 SDETfocused activities such as framework enhancements, reusable utilities, modular test design , and code reviews. Assist in debugging by reviewing application logs, stack traces, and AIgenerated 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. About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring 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. We are providing the anticipated rate for this role: $25.00 - $35.00 hourly. Company Overview About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa. Who We Are Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation. What We Offer Youll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits. And Even More Perks! -Employee referral bonus -Employee discounts -Dress for Your Day attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function) -Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community -Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you cant get anywhere else Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon. 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