Optics Engineering Co-Op- San Diego State University

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., a $1B+ privately held, global electronic connector manufacturer headquartered in New Albany, Indiana, with high growth and a focus on emerging technology, is seeking engineering Co-Ops and interns for its Optical Group located in Vista, CA. This is a fast-paced environment focused on development of the Samtec FireFly™ and HALO™ optical transceiver product lines.

Please only apply if you are a student currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field at alocalUniversity.

The schedule would be a minimum of twenty hours per week. Hours may vary but are flexible, ideally support is needed from M-F 8AM - 6PM. Pay is $22.00 per hour.

• Co-ops are eligible to participate in our student program for tuition assistance.
• They may also opt to participate in Samtec's 401k plan.

Co-ops and interns will work with electrical, mechanical, optical, process, data, and software engineers within the Optical Group. The position will be responsible for completing assigned projects, building trust with team members, maintaining customer focus, as well as initiating and following up on actions taken.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to work with and take direction from senior engineers, and be creative, passionate, and resourceful while taking initiative to explore new solutions. The ability to work part time during the school year is highly desirable.

The student will be exposed to and be expected to learn the basics of many different disciplines and technologies. Depending on the student’s background and interests, these may include:

• Process design for high volume manufacturing
• Reliability testing
• Failure analysis
• Advance process development for proof of concept

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, Process/Industrial, Engineering; Physics; Data Science; or related field
• Junior/Senior or graduate level preferred, or exceptional Freshman/Sophomore with demonstrated hobby, project, or internship experience in a related field
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Detail-oriented
• Adept at working with small/delicate objects
• Eager to gain new expertise and quick to pick up required skills