Intern - Process Development

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Lumentum (LITE) is a global leader in optical communications, industrial lasers, and 3D sensing. Lumentum Switzerland AG is a key design center for ultrafast (nano-/pico-/femto-second) laser systems. We are looking for a motivated MFG Process Engineering Intern to support the development, optimization, and documentation of optical assembly processes using UV-curable epoxies . The position will be limited to minimum 6 months and maximum 1 year. This internship offers hands-on experience at the interface of optics, mechanics, materials, and manufacturing , in a high-tech industrial R&D environment. Job Responsibilities: Characterization, reliability and repeatability studies of optical assemblies Improvement and validation of processes and tools for automated assembly of optical components with UV curable epoxies (placement, dispensing, curing, measurement) Use of test and measurement equipment for laser characterization (autocorrelators, power meters, spectrometers, oscilloscopes, optical and RF spectrum analyzers, etc.) Cross-functional collaboration with the process, optical, mechanical and automation engineering teams Analyse and present experimental results to a wider team Write work instructions and other documentation (English) Required Qualifications : Bachelor/Master degree in, Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical or Micro Engineering, Materials Science or related field Basic understanding of geometric optics, tolerances, metrology, manufacturing processes Strong hands-on mindset and attention to detail Prior experience (project, course, internship) working in a lab with small components assembly and/or lasers Teamwork orientation with good communication skills Fluency in English (oral and written) Some programming knowledge (Python) Self-motivated, able to plan tasks and adhere to agreed deadlines Preferred: Experience with UV curing epoxy or other adhesives is a plus Experience with reliability testing or device qualification (temp cycling, HTOL, S&V or others) is a plus We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.