Optical Engineer Intern — Hands-on Photonics R&D

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Education assistance

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Molex is seeking an Optical Engineer Intern to support the development and improvement of optical processes for alignment, assembly, integration, calibration and testing of optical switching systems in Fremont, CA. The role provides hands-on experience applying optics knowledge to real-world engineering challenges under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You will contribute to DOE studies, optical characterization, and data analysis while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in optics, photonics, physics, and electrical engineering with optical orientations.
• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in optics, physics or related technical discipline.
• Familiar with fiber optics, optical components, and optical modules.
• Familiar with Design of Experiments (DOE) and experimental data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and improve optical system alignment, assembly, integration, calibration and testing processes.
• Design and conduct optical DOE to support optical performance verification, process optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Support optical system characterization and troubleshooting using laboratory test equipment.
• Analyze experimental data and perform root cause analysis and failure mode.
• Document experimental methods, analysis, results, and conclusions following internal engineering practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Python data analysis

Communication skills

Bilingual Mandarin

Education

Master's in optics/photonics/physics or EE with optical orientation

PhD in optics/physics or related technical discipline

Tools

Python

Job description

Molex is seeking an Optical Engineer Intern to support the development and improvement of optical processes for alignment, assembly, integration, calibration and testing of optical switching systems in Fremont, CA. The role provides hands-on experience applying optics knowledge to real-world engineering challenges under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You will contribute to DOE studies, optical characterization, and data analysis while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.