Internship – Software Automation at Coherent Corp. in Saxonburg, PA

Summary: Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components. They are seeking an intern to assist in software design, coding, and debugging to drive improvements in manufacturing automation and application development. Responsibilities: - Become familiar with the manufacturing and automation initiatives and challenges across the site and collaboratively identify project opportunities best aligned to skills - Research methods to execute on project and propose solutions with recommendation on path forward - Develop, trial, and implement pilot program and/or deployment to manufacturing - Present findings or results with recommended path forward Required Qualifications: - Computer Science/Network Engineering, Engineering, or Mathematics major - Ability to work creatively in multi-disciplinary teams and strive for innovative solutions - Experience programming in some combination of C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, LabView, and/or Unity a must - SQL or database experience a plus - Strong analytical and mathematics skills a major plus - Citizen or permanent resident Required Skills: C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript Important Skills: SQL, LabView, Unity Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Mathematics skills Benefits: Practical experience in emerging technical fields, Collaborating with skilled teams of software engineers, Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals, Experience and training in small-project management and execution