Photonics Lab Assistant: VCSEL & Optical Characterization

Westerndigital; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art environment

Early responsibility

Training opportunities

Respectful corporate culture

Coffee and water

Flexible working hours

Job summary

WD offers an internship in optics with hands-on measurements of VCSELs and photodiodes, including near-field and far-field emission pattern characterization. You will collect spectral data, follow standardized test procedures, and help correlate results with optical models while maintaining logs and creating visualization reports.

The role emphasizes safe, precise handling of optical devices, English communication, and a dynamic high-tech environment typical for WD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in physics, electrical engineering, photonics or comparable technical field
• Fundamental optics and laser principles; data analysis in Excel, MATLAB or Python
• Safe, precise work with optical devices per safety standards
• Responsible, structured, detail-oriented and conscientious work approach
• Very good written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Perform optical characterization measurements on VCSEL and photodiode devices
• Measure near-field and far-field emission patterns using beam profilers
• Collect and analyze spectral data with optical spectrum analyzers
• Execute standardized test procedures for laser sensor module performance
• Support data correlation between measurements and optical models
• Maintain measurement logs and create visualization reports

Skills

Optics basics

Data analysis

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in physics/EE/photonics

Tools

Beam profilers

Optical spectrum analyzers

Job description

WD offers an internship in optics with hands-on measurements of VCSELs and photodiodes, including near-field and far-field emission pattern characterization. You will collect spectral data, follow standardized test procedures, and help correlate results with optical models while maintaining logs and creating visualization reports.

The role emphasizes safe, precise handling of optical devices, English communication, and a dynamic high-tech environment typical for WD.