2027 Summer Internship

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimax Systems, Inc. is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in the United States. Interns gain hands-on exposure to multiple teams, with assignments designed to immerse them in actual operations and provide networking opportunities within the Optimax community.

Internships span diverse focus areas; majors requested vary by year, including Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and Metrology. The program emphasizes teamwork, learning, and the chance to contribute to real-world projects, observations,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in optics, engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics, precision machining, or related technical discipline.
• Strong accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness.
• Willingness to learn and work both collaboratively and independently.
• Analytical troubleshooting to identify root causes and fixes.
• Clear written and verbal communication with varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more teams and participate in operations.
• Engage in data analysis, tool design, and process improvements.
• Assist with projects: design for manufacture, measurement systems, and robotics testing.
• Contribute to supplier management and documentation as needed.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Optics/Engineering/Materials Science degree

Metrology experience

Job description

2027 Summer Internship

Salary Range: $31,200.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

2027 Summer Internship

Starting May 2027, up to 40 hrs/week

A Unique Corporate Culture Combined With a Dynamic Work Environment

Optimax has lenses throughout the Universe! We build the optics behind the latest breakthrough technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics, leveraging our optics manufacturing technology for programs that benefit humankind and projects that defend our freedom. In other words, WE DO COOL THINGS! Our unique corporate culture of teamwork, innovation, and agility provides a dynamic work environment. We are looking for individuals committed to lifelong learning and creating value through hard work.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

Interns typically support one or more teams, witnessing before participating in actual operations, with assignments shaped to immerse them in the work and the experience. Interns have opportunities for additional network building activities/events within the Optimax community and with fellow interns.

Intern applicants are considered for all intern positions, which can vary widely in focus. Demand by major varies by year, influenced by the work being performed at the time along with the number and focus of intern sponsor requests. Certain majors are always requested, while other majors may only occasionally be requested.

Interns have worked on methodology improvement projects, design for manufacture studies, trend identification, determining cause and corrective actions for non-conformances, measurement system development, iterating work instructions, creating or improving tool designs, robotics test and build, mechanical builds, component or integrated system tests, laser power experiments, data analysis, supplier management, and more.

Education Requirements :

• Currently pursuing a degree in Optics, Engineering, Materials Science, Mathematics, Physics, Precision Machining, or a related technical discipline. Prior coursework or practical experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Metrology is strongly preferred.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness
• Enthusiasm for learning new things with a positive attitude
• Work both collaboratively and independently
• Analytical troubleshooting – determine root cause and select a best fix
• Ability to build proper problem statements
• Initiative to seek out new skills and techniques
• Written and verbal communication skills - able to adjust communication to audience
• Ability to work in multiple functions while maintaining the flow of information

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age by start date of internship assignment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; Please note F-1 Visas are not currently sponsored by Optimax

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

• While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such
• This position works in a manufacturing environment - noise level can vary from quiet to loud
• May involve the use of oils and solvents
• May require area-specific safety training
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes
• May be assigned to various production areas as needs require

Optimax offers a competitive salary of $31,200 to $72,000 dependent on academic standing and program of study.

Employment at Optimax Systems, Inc. is subject to export control compliance requirements, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls, and the Export Administration Regulations. Learn more about the ITAR here. To meet export control compliance requirements for this position, an applicant must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by applicable regulations or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. "U.S. Person" includes a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability, veteran status, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, color, gender identity, or any other protected status.