Intern - Failure Analysis

Coherent Corp. • Fremont, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic proficiency with Python (e.g., scripting, data manipulation, hardware communication).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow test procedures and document results clearly.
• Computer Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic proficiency with Python (e.g., scripting, data manipulation, hardware communication).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow test procedures and document results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Automation & Test Streamlining
• Develop and refine Python scripts to automate failure verification test processes.
• Improve test efficiency by creating tools for data parsing, reporting, and workflow standardization.
• Document code, test procedures, and results to ensure maintainability and repeatability.
• Failure Verification & Analysis
• Perform basic failure verification testing on optical transceivers, including electrical and optical performance checks.
• Assist engineers in root‑cause identification by collecting test data, performing preliminary analysis, and summarizing findings.
• Operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, optical power meters, BERTs, and temperature chambers (training provided).
• Maintain accurate logs of failures, test results, and observations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern