Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op

Ny Creates; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision Dental

Competitive Pay PTO

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Post-Retirement Health Insurance

Employer retirement contribution

Employee retirement account

Job summary

The Research Foundation for SUNY in Rochester, NY is seeking a Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op to support electro-optic measurements on photonics chips. You'll work on developing test setups and learning testing procedures for various electro-optic measurements.

The role emphasizes automation scripting in Python, data analysis, and presenting results to stakeholders. This internship requires a strong background in electrical engineering or physics and a year of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD student in Electrical Engineering or Physics with focus in Photonics/Optics.
• Understanding of electronics and photonics concepts.
• Understanding test and measurement techniques for electrical and photonics measurements.
• 1 year lab experience with test setups and measurements.
• Experience coding and scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Learn testing procedures for electro-optic measurements.
• Develop test setups and perform measurements for internal/external projects.
• Develop automation scripts to improve measurement efficiency.
• Develop scripts and tools for data analysis and parameter extraction.
• Document best practices and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Laboratory work

Education

Masters or PhD student in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Python

Job description

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Position Title

Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op

Location

Rochester, NY

Category

Engineering

Job Type

Internship

Posted On

Thu Oct 1 2026

Job Description

Position Summary, Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op

This co-op position is based in Rochester, NY and is responsible for performing electro-optic measurements on photonics chips.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and learn testing procedures for various electro-optic measurements
• Develop test setups and perform measurements for internal and external projects
• Develop automation scripts to improve measurement efficiency
• Develop scripts and tools for analyzing data, extracting parameters, and conclusions
• Document best working practices and present results to stakeholders

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op

• Masters or PhD student in Electrical Engineering or Physics with academic focus in Photonics/Optics
• Understanding of concepts in electronics, photonics
• Understanding of test and measurement techniques for electrical and photonics measurements
• 1-year laboratory experience working with test setups and measurements
• Experience coding and scripting in Python

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications, Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op

• Understanding of RF concepts and measurements

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location

Rochester, NY

Salary Range

$25.00/hr

*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

Additional Information

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.