INTERN - Process Development Engineering… at Coherent Corp. · East…

Summary: Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, seeking a motivated Process Development Engineer Intern for Summer 2026. The role involves gaining hands-on experience in glass manufacturing processes and supporting the optimization and continuous improvement of advanced optical fiber manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: - Become familiar with optical fiber fabrication techniques used at Coherent, including glass fabrication via Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) and fiber production via thermal Draw process - Become familiar with overall manufacturing floor process flow, including how materials and work-in-progress move through production, in order to better support process development and improvement efforts - Apply theoretical and analytical tools in order to analyze, improve or develop novel fiber manufacturing processes - Use well balanced experimental and theoretical approaches to problem solving and product development - Work with cross-functional technical teams - Assist in planning and executing experiments to evaluate process changes, materials, and operating conditions - Collect, analyze, and interpret process and product data to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities - Prepare technical summaries and present findings to engineering and site leadership as needed Required Qualifications: - Education Level Required: Bachelor's - Preferred year: Rising Junior (completed 2 years by start) or Rising Senior (completed 3 years by start) - Majors: Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other Engineering related degree - Relevant coursework or extracurricular experience in materials processing, heat transfer, glass science, or manufacturing systems is a plus - Open to currently enrolled students or those who have graduated within one year of the internship start date - Excellent written and verbal communication - Team-oriented but able to work independently when needed - Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment - Strong attention to detail and time management - Hands-on experience operating equipment and tools - Ability to learn technical manufacturing processes quickly and apply engineering principles in a hands-on production environment - Proficiency with standard desktop software (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Internship Duration: 10 – 14 weeks - Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary - Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or in meetings - Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents - Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks - Ability to communicate verbally and in writing - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, cleanroom gowns, gloves, hearing protection, and safety shoes as needed - All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. EHS standards - Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, MATLAB, or Python is a plus Required Skills: Optical fiber fabrication, Data analysis tools Important Skills: Materials processing, Heat transfer Nice-to-Have Skills: software