INTERN: Laser & Optical Engineering Internship

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Work on Key Projects Fiber Lasers with harmonics and Optical Metrology Projects - under direct supervisor of Metrology Team


* Will work in Lab, need some hands on experience with optical interferometers, oscilloscopes, photodetectors, pulse generators, monochromators, lasers (experience with high power laser experiences is a plus).


* Internship Duration: 10 - 14 weeks.


* Individual will participate in final presentation of accomplishment during internship to entire site at all Employee Meeting


* 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.

Skills & Other Requirements


* 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.


* Solid knowledge of Physical Optics, Gaussian beams, laser physics and nonlinear optics.


* Good knowledge of crystal optics.


* Optical design and tolerancing using ZEMAX or equivalent SW package for optical trancing.

(SolidWorks experience is a plus)


* Proficient in alignment of optical components


* Diverse experience with optical technologies and devices: polarization devices, nonlinear optics, objectives, light sources, fibers and cameras.

Education & Experience

Lasers & Optical Engineering department at Budd Lake NJ is looking for candidate that is currently pursuing a degree in laser or optical engineering or closely related areas of engineering and physics.

Preference for a candidate pursuing a Master or a Ph.D degrees.

Undergraduate students with specific expertise in key areas of laser/ optical design and optical systems will be considered.

This position is located on-site in Budd Lake NJ.

It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and other job-related activities.


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* Education Level Required: Bachelor's in PhD program preferred


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* Majors: laser or optical engineering or closely related areas of engineering and physics


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* Relevant coursework or extracurricular experience in Physics or Optics is a plus.


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* Open to currently enrolled students or those who have graduated within one year of the internship start date.

To be successful in this job, you'll need the following skills:


* Be enthusiastic and use creativity when possible.


* Can learn and apply new information...