2027 University of Oregon Optical Engineering Intern

What you'd do

• Set up, calibrate, and align advanced optical characterization instrumentation to evaluate laser power, beam profile, wavelength stability, and pulse characteristics.
• Conduct hands-on testing of delicate optical components, mirrors, crystals, and fiber-coupled systems within a cleanroom or controlled laboratory environment.
• Assist with the development and deployment of automated optics mounting and sub-assembly processes.
• Develop and maintain data acquisition and automation scripts (typically utilizing Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW) to interface with laboratory hardware, sensors, and power meters.
• Process multi-parameter datasets to track long-term laser reliability, thermal performance, and electrical-to-optical conversion efficiency.
• Translate complex diagnostic test data into actionable reporting metrics, clear charts, and structured data summaries for cross-functional engineering design reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to troubleshoot and diagnose root-cause anomalies in laser prototypes or production units where performance deviates from spec limits.
• Author and update rigorous engineering test documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), test plans, and final evaluation reports.
• Travel Requirements: No Travel is required.
• Academic Enrollment: Must be actively enrolled as a Master's student in the University of Oregon Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, specifically tracking through the Optics or Semiconductor paths.