Optics Engineering Co-Op- San Diego State University

Samtec; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Vista, CA, is seeking engineering co-ops and interns for its Optical Group to support FireFly™ and HALO™ transceiver development. The role requires a minimum of twenty hours per week with flexible M–F hours and pays $22.00 per hour.

Co-ops may join Samtec's student program for tuition assistance and participate in the 401(k) plan. You will work with electrical, mechanical, optical, process, data, and software engineers on challenging projects and gain cross-disciplinary exposure.

Qualifications

• 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 related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good time management; able to manage multiple projects
• Detail-oriented; comfortable handling small/delicate objects
• Eager to learn and pick up new skills

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects within the Optical Group
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, optical, process, data, and software engineers
• Maintain customer focus and initiate follow-up actions
• Learn basics across disciplines and technologies as assigned
• Support design, reliability testing, failure analysis, and advanced process development as applicable

Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Optical Engineering

Process/Industrial Engineering

Physics

Data Science

Job description

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.

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

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage