About this opportunity
Flint Hills Resources lists this Optical Engineer Intern opportunity in fremont, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated Optical Engineer Intern to support the development and improvement of optical processes for the alignment, assembly, integration, calibration and testing of optical switching system in Fremont, CA.
This internship provides hands‑on experience applying optical knowledge to real-world optical products and engineering challenges. The intern will work under the guidance of engineers and managers and collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
What You Will Do
Under the guidance of engineers and managers, contribute to the development, validation, and continuous improvement of optical system alignment, assembly, integration, calibration and testing processes
Design and conduct optical DOE to support optical performance verification, process optimization, and troubleshooting
Support optical system characterization and troubleshooting using laboratory test equipment.
Analyze experimental data and perform root cause analysis and failure mode
Document experimental methods, analysis, results, and conclusions following internal engineering practices
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in optics, photonics, physics, and electrical engineering with optical orientations
Solid understanding of optics and photonics principles
Familiar with fiber optics, optical components, and optical modules
Familiar with Design of Experiments (DOE) and experimental data analysis
Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills
Self‑motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic about contributing in a collaborative R&D environment
What Will Put You Ahead
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in optics, physics or related technical discipline
Experience with fiber‑optic components, system, and testing setups
Experience with optical alignment station and optical testing instruments
Strong programming and data‑analysis skills using Python
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bilingual with Mandarin
For this role, we anticipate paying $36 - $40 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Worksite address
fremont, CA, 94537, US
Who can apply
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