Software Engineer – RDS Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 (REQ#43448)

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Amway is a global company whose Technology Enterprise Solutions Engineering team supports Research and Development and Supply Chain technology. The intern will analyze testing and validation processes, develop an AI-enabled prototype, and recommend ways to reduce manual work and improve efficiency. The role may also involve AI-driven lab data analysis, test data standardization, and software product improvements.

Responsibilities

Analyze the manual test scripts for a core R&D platform (e.g., PLM/Teamcenter or a quality system), pinpoint the most repetitive or time-consuming steps, and build a working AI prototype that drafts, summarizes, or streamlines validated testing, then measure the time saved against the current manual process Use STARLIMS lab data to analyze how long samples take to move through testing and release, applying AI to identify where delays occur and predict turnaround time, helping the lab plan proactively and speed product release Use AI and data analytics to simplify and standardize nearly 2 million R&D test code and analyte combinations across PLM, MES, and LIMS platforms, improving data quality, reducing complexity, and recommending scalable solutions that drive consistency and long-term business value Analyze our testing and validation processes, interpreting where manual, repetitive steps can be reduced and providing insights that improve the team’s consistency and efficiency Engage in collaborative coding, testing, and experimentation with seasoned developers, directly contributing a scalable AI-enabled prototype and recommendations for how (validated) testing could be accomplished with AI Delve into pioneering AI technologies and development methodologies, leveraging fresh insights to elevate software products and reduce manual workload across the team Improve and maintain existing product information systems and implement new technologies and processes to support Product Development and Supply Chain areas

Qualifications: Desired Major (list all that apply): Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, Data Science, or a closely related technical field Undergraduate students who will have completed their junior or senior year by the start of the internship and will remain academically active through the internship, with an anticipated graduation date between August 2027 and April 2028 Experience working with AI tools and using them to improve analysis, automation, and insights (e.g., Copilot-style assistants, prompt experimentation) Foundational programming in Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#/.NET; comfort reading and writing code Basic SQL / data querying and the ability to interpret and analyze data Comfort building clear technical documentation, Excel analyses, and PowerPoint/slide readouts to communicate findings A desire to explore deeper answers to key questions, especially around where AI can add value Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables with competing deadlines and work independently with light guidance Clear communication to both technical and non-technical audiences, and a collaborative, feedback-oriented mindset This position is an office role, and you must be able to report in-person to Ada on Mondays through Thursdays, with Friday as a remote optional day Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future

Benefits: Friday as a remote optional day