Optical Engineering Intern

Aptiv PLC; Kraków; On-site; PLN 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible working hours

Welcome package and onboarding process

Training and development plan

Learning and professional growth in an

international environment

Job summary

Aptiv PLC in Kraków offers a paid optics internship focused on vision systems for automotive interiors. You will contribute to designing optomechanical and illuminated elements, perform light simulations, and assist in lab measurements.

Ideal candidates are studying Physics, Optics or Photonics, with knowledge of radiometry/photometry and basic optical aberrations, and proficient in English. Opportunity for development in a world‑class automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Physics, Optics, or Photonics.
• Familiar with optics, radiometry and photometry.
• Knowledge of optical aberrations is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of optomechanical and illuminated elements.
• Conduct light simulations and optical measurements.
• Support validation tests and production processes.
• Review customer requirements.

Skills

Optics basics

Radiometry

Photometry

English communication

Education

Physics/Optics/Photonics student

Tools

LightTools

Zemax

Imatest

CAD software

Job description

Are you looking for a position that will allow you to develop your skills in the field of optics and the thought of vision systems monitoring car interiors excites you, we have something to offer you! A challenging position focused on innovative products is waiting for you! Do you like to implement your ideas, are you open and want to develop in the Automotive area? Do not hesitate and apply today!

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Support product design development, including construction of optomechanical and illuminated elements;

• Light simulations;

• Radiometric and photometric measurements at modern optical laboratory;

• Evaluate vision system performance;

• Support at validation tests as well as production process;

• Design of light source focusing elements for camera systems;

• Review customer requirements

Basic Requirements:

• Student of Physics, Optics, Photonics or similar;

• Familiarity with optics, radiometry, photometry;

• Basic knowledge of the aberrations of optical systems;

• Good verbal and written communication skills (English)

Additional requirements (would be an asset):

• Experience in design of optical components and/or systems

• Experience with ray trace analysis software : (LightTools, Zemax, Imatest);

• Experience with CAD software

Aptiv Rewards & Advantages:

• Paid internship

• Flexible working hours

• Welcome package and planned onboarding process

• Attractive training and development plan

• Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment

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