Intern, Silicon Photonics R&D

Coherent Corp. • Fremont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Silicon Photonics R&D Intern to
join our Silicon Photonics team for Summer 2026. In this role, you will gain
hands-on experience in design and characterization of silicon photonic
integrated circuits and work alongside industry professionals, and contribute to
meaningful projects that support our team and company objectives..

Requirements

• Education Level Required: Bachelor's Rising Senior (completed 3 years by start)
• Majors: Electrical Engineering
• Open to currently enrolled students or those who have graduated within one year of the internship start date.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented but able to work independently when needed.
• Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Internship Duration: 10 – 14 weeks.
• At Coherent, interns are valued members of our team and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions from day one. 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize photonics components in various material platforms
• Characterize integrated photonics components fabricated in various material platforms
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Include any expected presentation, final report, or capstone deliverable

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees