Temp – Thermal Management & Metrology

Coherent • Saxonburg, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coherent Corporation is a leader in advanced thermal management materials for next-generation computing applications. This temporary assignment provides hands-on experience supporting engineering efforts in new product development. The intern will work closely with engineering staff on design reviews, project tracking, and materials characterization, gaining exposure to both product development and analytical techniques.

Requirements

• Completion of at least one year toward a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant coursework or extracurricular experience in field or tools is a plus.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or Arduino is a plus.
• Knowledge of characterization equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities related to product development and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Assist with project planning, tracking, and documentation.
• Perform materials characterization and metrology using analytical equipment such as SEM, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, TGA-DSC, and Thermal Test Vehicles (TTVs).
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data to support engineering decisions.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of work instructions and technical documentation.
• Provide general support to engineering staff on daily projects and tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern