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Intern - Laser & Optical Engineer

Coherent Corp.
Budd Lake, NJ Intern
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
Job Description

The 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.

Role And Responsibilities

  • Use optical engineering expertise to perform work in some of the following areas of Laser and Optical Engineering as well as meet safety requirements
  • Perform Optical design, optical tolerancing and modeling with Zemax/SolidWorks
  • Assist R&D laser/optical engineers in their projects with alignment, packaging and conducting experiments in the laser lab
  • Follow all safety protocols while working in the laser labs

Education And Experience

  • Pursuing a Master or a Ph.D degree in laser or optical engineering or closely related areas of engineering and physic; undergraduate students with specific expertise in key areas of laser/ optical design and optical systems may be considered
  • Student should demonstrate solid experience in most of these areas:
    • 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
    • Lab/hands on experience with optical interferometers, oscilloscopes, photodetectors, pulse generators, monochromators, lasers (experience with high power laser experiences is a plus)
    • Diverse experience with optical technologies and devices: polarization devices, nonlinear optics, objectives, light sources, fibers and cameras
Skills

  • Enthusiastic and use creativity when possible.
  • Can learn and apply new information or skills.
  • Ability to multitask is a plus.
  • Ability to clearly express ideas.
  • Be openminded about brainstorming his/her own ideas or ideas of others.
  • Stand for extended period of time in the lab, while wearing safety eye glasses.
  • Demonstrate soft skills through friendly communication. Observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others inside and outside the department.
  • Must be able to read and interpret technical data and documents.
  • Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Result driven-demonstrate ownership of obtained results and accountability. Be able to admit mistakes and discuss improvement plan to avoid making mistakes.
  • Demonstrate open and professional communication.

Safety Requirements

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

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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 .

About Us

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.

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