Description
SW Engineer Support Intern
Come Create at Ricoh
If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at
Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators
who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower
business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us
during the summer of 2027 to help drive high-performance teams and our
commitment to excellence.
Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and
technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation
for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals
to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is
collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every
organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’
success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are
seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help
drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.
During this internship, you will gain hands‑on experience working with
enterprise‑grade production print software in a fast‑paced support environment.
You’ll learn practical skills across system administration, troubleshooting,
networking, and log analysis while working with real customer issues and live
production workflows. Interns will have the opportunity to use a variety of
tools and technologies, including Linux and Windows server environments,
scripting utilities, log‑parsing tools, virtualization platforms, and standard
industry support systems such as ticketing, monitoring, and documentation
platforms.
You will work closely with senior support engineers who will provide guidance,
mentorship, and training in structured problem‑solving, technical communication,
and enterprise support best practices. The role offers exposure to
cross‑functional collaboration with development, QA, and product teams, as well
as a deep understanding of how mission‑critical systems behave in real‑world
environments. This position is designed to help you build a broad and strong
foundation of IT skills while contributing meaningful work to high‑impact
customer operations.
POSITION PROFILE
The Software Support Intern will work alongside experienced engineers to help
diagnose, analyze, and document issues within mission‑critical, high‑performance
print workflow systems. In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on exposure to real
customer environments, learning how enterprise‑scale software behaves in
production and how support teams investigate complex issues across distributed
systems. You’ll play an active part in gathering diagnostic data, assisting with
issue triage, and contributing to clear, well‑structured documentation that
supports both customers and senior engineering teams.
This internship provides a unique opportunity to develop a broad foundation of
IT skills—including Linux and Windows server administration, system‑level
troubleshooting, technical communication, and structured problem‑solving. You’ll
learn how different components across an enterprise environment work together,
how to translate technical findings into customer‑friendly explanations, and how
professional support organizations collaborate with development teams to ensure
software reliability. It’s an ideal role for someone who wants to deepen their
technical capabilities while learning how modern, high‑availability systems are
supported in the real world.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* AI-assisted troubleshooting tools.
* Automation and scripting for support operations.
* Containerized deployments and cloud-hosted environments.
* Data analysis and log correlation techniques.
* Customer escalation management and root cause analysis.
* Supports the specific functional area on special projects.
* Works closely with assigned manager to learn and understand the diverse
issues of the assigned function.
* Researches, provides analysis, and offers solutions relating to a variety of
functional projects.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Certifications)
* Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
* Student should be currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, IT,
Software Engineering, or related field.
* Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
* Student are to successfully complete all required screenings prior to hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required Skills:
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability, with experience breaking down
large, complex technical issues into manageable components and investigating
system‑level problems.
* Clear and disciplined documentation skills, including capturing detailed
technical notes from conversations and turning them into concise, accurate
issue reports.
* Effective technical communication, with the ability to understand
developer‑level explanations and translate them into plain, customer‑friendly
language.
* Hands‑on server administration experience, with comfort using at least two of
the following environments: Linux and Windows (strongly preferred) or AIX.
* Curiosity and willingness to learn, including following instructions, digging
into unfamiliar issues, and asking questions to deepen technical
understanding.
* Ability to quickly learn new tools, processes, and support workflows in a
structured technical environment.
Preferred Skills:
* Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing
basics, and diagnosing connectivity or throughput issues in distributed
systems.
* Experience or interest in datastream and log analysis, such as reviewing
workflow streams, structured logs, or print datastreams to identify patterns
and anomalies.
* Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for
automating small tasks, parsing data, or assisting with troubleshooting
workflows.
* Exposure to virtualization or container technologies like VMware, Hyper‑V, or
Docker, and an understanding of how applications behave in virtualized or
containerized environments.
WORKING CONDITIONS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and
ventilation, and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
* Work assignments are diversified. Interpret, comprehend and apply complex
material, data and instruction.
* Prepare, provide and convey diversified information.
* Minimal physical effort required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require
walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that
typically with less than 10 lbs. (e.g., papers, books, files and small parts,
etc.).
* Moderate dexterity; regular application of basic skills (calculator,
keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working
conditions associated with a job.
Come Create at Ricoh:
If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at
Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators
who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower
business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us
to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.
Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and
technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation
for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals
to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is
collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every
organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’
success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are
seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help
drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.
Invest in Yourself:
At Ricoh, you can:
* Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability
insurance options.
* Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K),
Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
investments.
* Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
* Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually
* Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing
personal and professional development.