Optics Engineering Co-op: Hands-On, Multidisciplinary R&D

Samtec, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking engineering Co-Ops and interns for its Optical Group in Vista, CA.

This fast-paced program supports development of FireFly and HALO optical transceivers and requires a student enrolled in an engineering or related bachelor’s degree at a local university. The role demands teamwork, strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects while learning diverse disciplines.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student pursuing an engineering or related degree.
• Junior/Senior or grad level preferred, or strong freshman/sophomore with relevant projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects within the Optical Group.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, optical, process, data and software engineers.
• Maintain customer focus and communicate progress clearly.
• Initiate and follow up on actions to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Hands-on with small parts

Eagerness to learn

Education

Engineering student (Electrical/Mechanical/Optical/Process/Industrial)

Physics or Data Science background

Job description

Samtec, Inc. is seeking engineering Co-Ops and interns for its Optical Group in Vista, CA.

This fast-paced program supports development of FireFly and HALO optical transceivers and requires a student enrolled in an engineering or related bachelor’s degree at a local university. The role demands teamwork, strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects while learning diverse disciplines.