INTERN, R&D ENGINEER

Coherent • Newark, DE

329d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

R D Engineering Summer Intern will assist R D Team in product, process, machining and/or materials development. Activities to include experimentation, testing, equipment operation, data collection and analysis, report writing, and procedure writing. In addition, Intern will participate on prototype fabrication projects, and will be exposed to engineering drawings, hands-on processing tasks, advanced ceramic and metal composite materials, and inspection (properties, dimensions, etc.). The position will see a broad range of commercial applications and industries such as semiconductor capital equipment, LCD capital equipment, industrial refractory and wear, thermal management, laser, armor, and more.

Requirements

• Enrolled in Engineering or Science program
• Relevant engineering skills from classwork a strong plus, such as CAD, statistics, programming, science labs, others
• Familiarity with manufacturing and/or lab environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to participate in wide range of activities, including hands-on manufacturing support, new product prototyping and desk-based report writing

Responsibilities

• Processing and learning about the manufacture, development, machining, precision finishing, inspection, and assembly of reaction bonded ceramic and metal matrix composite materials
• Supporting R D Engineering team with day to day activities which could include hands on processing of parts from casting slurries through programming and loading high-temperature vacuum furnaces
• Conducting hands-on tasks to support new product development/prototyping
• Programming and operation of advanced machining equipment (CNC)
• Characterization of materials including microstructure or measurement of material properties
• Inspection of prototype dimensions, both manually and via computer controlled CMMs
• Design and fabrication of fixtures and molds (e.g., via 3D printing)
• Prepare end of Summer Power Point document with highlights of activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree