Manufacturing Engineering; Opto-Mech), Intern

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• Support manufacturing and NPI projects for precision optical and laser interferometer products by assisting with product, process, and tooling improvements that enhance manufacturability, quality, and production readiness.
• Assist production teams in the assembly, alignment, testing, and release of optical and opto-mechanical products, including the transfer of new tooling, processes, and procedures into production.
• Participate in tooling and fixture design activities using Siemens NX 3D CAD to create and improve manufacturing aids that support the assembly and testing of optical components and interferometer systems.
• Support the development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation
  , including assembly procedures, optical alignment instructions, test methods, work instructions, and engineering change updates.
• Assist with production troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts by collecting data, documenting findings, and helping resolve issues related to optical assemblies, interferometers, and production test systems.
• Contribute to failure analysis and quality initiatives by supporting root cause investigations, customer return analysis, MRB activities, and corrective/preventive actions for optical and opto-mechanical products.
• Support optical test and validation activities
  , including interferometer test station upgrades, hardware evaluations, data collection, gauge qualification, and process validation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, optical engineering, quality, and supply chain to support process improvements, supplier qualifications, and production readiness activities.
• Analyze manufacturing and test performance metrics by maintaining yield tracking tools, evaluating production data, and supporting initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and cost efficiency for optical and interferometer products.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred, Solid Works or similar acceptable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality.

• Coursework or laboratory experience involving optics, precision mechanics, photonics, instrumentation, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with optical components such as lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, polarize rs, or laser systems.
• Exposure to optical alignment techniques, metrology equipment, or interferometry concepts.
• Experience with engineering documentation, technical reports, or work instructions.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, process improvement methods, or root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience programming or automating data analysis using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Interest in manufacturing, test engineering, and precision optical instrumentation.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range listed below.

CA pay range:
Min $37.74 to Max $40.64

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Relocation is available for this role.

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