Intern – Optical Communication Research and Development - Coherent Corp.

• Contribute to the introduction of a new laser product.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers to understand all the components that go into a coherent transceiver.
• Review vendor specifications for electro-optical components such as drivers, TIAs, and silicon photonics PICs.
• Carry out process experiments, for example to establish new epoxies and curing profiles.
• Work with mechanical engineers to design and procure test fixtures.
• Prepare informal presentations for the team weekly sync-up meeting.

• Attend remote meetings with the laser chip design team in Sweden.
• Read theory on wavelength locking techniques.
• Go through the existing laser calibration routine and look for inefficiencies.
• Run calibration routines on early samples for a new laser product.

• Evaluate improvements in coupling efficiency depending on the refractive index of adhesives.
• Run experiments and perform statistical analysis of results.
• Based on the above results, develop a hypothesis on the relationship between adhesive properties and the coupling efficiency.
• Present results to the R&D team.

• Working toward a 4-year college degree or Graduate student in the field of electrical/chemical/mechanical engineering or physics

• Understanding of material properties and experimental techniques
• Basic data analysis
• Presentation skills

• Office environment 50% of the time.
• Test lab/clean room 50% of the time.

• N/A

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

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

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .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.The candidate will work with a cross-functional team designing optical sub-assemblies for coherent transceivers, to be used in high-bandwidth transmission systems that enable the modern internet and mobile communications.