INTERN: Data Science Software Engineer

Coherent Corp. • Bloomfield, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking
components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops
innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical
communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer
markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an
environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding
excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an
exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and
growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

• B.S. preferred, working towards a graduate degree in Optical Engineering, Laser Physics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. Excellent final year BS students will be considered.
• Programming experience in C#, Python, R, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with data analysis libraries such as pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of SQL DB and relational databases.
• Understanding basic statistical concepts and machine learning techniques.
• Experience with Jupyter notebooks, Git/version control.
• The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter who takes ownership of commitments and enjoys working in a dynamic collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented but able to work independently when needed.
• Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. EHS standards.
• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Nice To Haves

• Relevant coursework or extracurricular experience in Data science is a plus.
• Open to currently enrolled students or those who have graduated within one year of the internship start date.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure is a plus.
• Familiarity with diagnostic and signal acquisition tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, ADC and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with domain experts to support assigned analytics and data science projects.
• Collect, clean, preprocess, and validate structured and unstructured datasets from multiple sources such as log parsing, text file parsing, instrument data streams and existing databases, etc.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Create technical documentation, reports, and presentations summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations.
• Assist with selection, evaluation, and setup of data science tools, libraries, and computing resources.
• Follow best practices for data governance, version control, and reproducible research.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• In addition to hands-on project experience, our internship program includes opportunities to connect with fellow interns and colleagues across the organization through virtual and in-person networking events, team-building activities and more.
• Interns are expected to actively participate in these events as part of their professional development and to fully immerse themselves in our collaborative and innovative culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern