INTERN: Product Engineering, CO2 Lasers
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! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
Requirements
- Education Level Required: H.S. Diploma and working toward a college degree. Rising Junior (completed 2 years by start) or Senior (completed 3 years by start)
- Majors: Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related fields
- Open to currently enrolled students or those who have graduated within one year of the internship start date.
- Basic hands-on lab skills. Experience with optics and diagnostic equipment such as infrared detectors, oscilloscopes, function generators, and data acquisition systems a plus. The successful candidate will also demonstrate willingness and self-motivation to pursue and quickly expand knowledge within these fields where experience is lacking.
- 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.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficient with MS Excel and Power Point.
Nice To Haves
- Education Level Preferred: B.S. degree, working towards a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)
- Relevant coursework or extracurricular experience in lasers/optics is a plus.
- Experience with optics and diagnostic equipment such as infrared detectors, oscilloscopes, function generators, and data acquisition systems a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the engineers in support of all assigned engineering projects including NPI (New Product Introduction) and CIP (Continuous Improvement Project) activities. Primary work includes performing detailed lab experiments from hardware setup to the final reporting.
- Prepares technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems, including a final presentation reviewing work done during the internship
- Assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized lab environment.
- Work with calibration department to maintain equipment calibration for assigned work area
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
