INTERN: Data Science Software Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Work closely with domain experts to support assigned analytics and data science projects.


* Collect, clean, preprocess, and validate structured and unstructured datasets from multiple sources such as log parsing, text file parsing, instrument data streams and existing databases, etc.


* Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.


* Create technical documentation, reports, and presentations summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations.


* Assist with selection, evaluation, and setup of data science tools, libraries, and computing resources.


* Follow best practices for data governance, version control, and reproducible research.


* Collaborate within a cross-functional team environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience


* B.S.

preferred, working towards a graduate degree in Optical Engineering, Laser Physics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

Excellent final year BS students will be considered.


* Relevant coursework or extracurricular experience in Data science is a plus.


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

Skills & Other Requirements


* Programming experience in C#, Python, R, or similar languages.


* Familiarity with data analysis libraries such as pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, or equivalent.


* Expert knowledge of SQL DB and relational databases.


* Understanding basic statistical concepts and machine learning techniques.


* Experience with Jupyter notebooks, Git/version control.


* Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure is a plus.


* Familiarity with diagnostic and signal acquisition tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, ADC and data acquisition systems.


* The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter who takes ownership of commitments and enjoys working in a dynamic collaborative team environment.


* 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.

Additional Information


* 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.

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