Student Assistant Optical Characterization & Photonics (m/f/d)

Western Digital Corp.; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art working environment

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary coffee and water

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Student Assistant for Optical Characterization & Photonics. Join a high-tech team to support measurement and analysis tasks in a dynamic environment.

You will perform optical measurements on VCSELs and photodiodes, document emission patterns, collect spectral data, and help correlate results with optical models, while maintaining logs and generating visual reports.

Qualifications

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics or related field.
• Basic understanding of optics, laser principles, and data analysis skills (Excel, MATLAB or Python).
• Strong safety awareness and precise handling of optical devices per safety standards.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Optics knowledge

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student in physics/engineering/photonics

Job description

Student Assistant Optical Characterization & Photonics (m/f/d)

• Part-time
• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Engineering Support

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

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Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

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

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics or a comparable technical course of study
• Basic understanding of optics and laser principles as well as data analysis skills with Excel, MATLAB or Python
• Safe, precise work with optical devices in compliance with applicable safety standards
• Responsible, structured, detail-oriented and conscientious way of working
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• 8 - 16 hours per week / 6 months
• Working in a dynamic, young, high-tech company

• State-of-the-art working environment with the latest technology
• Early assumption of responsibility and varied tasks
• Extensive range of training and further education opportunities
• Respectful and appreciative corporate culture
• Complimentary coffee and water

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