2027 Early Career Talent-EDGE Program and Internships

Lightera•Norcross, GA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Lightera, we are building our 2027 Early Career Talent Pipeline and seeking students and recent graduates interested in engineering, manufacturing, technology, and business careers. This opportunity is designed to connect emerging talent with future internships, co-op assignments, entry-level roles, and our EDGE (Engineering Development & Growth Experience) rotational program as positions become available. Drawing from the company's focus on advanced optical technologies and manufacturing, candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, solve complex technical challenges, and gain exposure to real-world business operations. Whether your interests are in engineering design, manufacturing operations, research and development, quality, supply chain, continuous improvement, or technical project management, we're looking for individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate across teams, and make an impact from day one.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Curiosity and passion for engineering, manufacturing, and innovation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in collaborative and diverse team environments.
Initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
A safety-first mindset.
Leadership potential demonstrated through academic projects, internships, student organizations, athletics, military service, work experience, or community involvement.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Majors may include: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Optics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Related technical disciplines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar tools is a plus.
Demonstrated experience through coursework, co-ops, internships, research, design teams, or laboratory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support engineering, manufacturing, research, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with the design, analysis, testing, and validation of products, processes, and technologies.
Apply engineering principles to solve technical and operational challenges.
Analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for process improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, maintenance, and business functions.
Support project planning, documentation, reporting, and execution.
Participate in root cause analysis, problem solving, and corrective action activities.
Assist with process documentation, work instructions, and quality initiatives.
Contribute to manufacturing safety, efficiency, quality, and throughput improvements.
Present project findings and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.