INTERN - Process Development Engineering Intern at II-VI… · 7…

Summary: Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, and they are seeking a motivated Process Development Engineer Intern to join their R&D Engineering team for Summer 2026. In this role, the intern will gain hands-on experience in glass manufacturing processes, support the development and optimization of optical fiber manufacturing, and collaborate with industry professionals. 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 - Rising Junior (completed 2 years by start) - Rising Senior (completed 3 years by start) - Majors: Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other Engineering related degree - 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) - Ability to communicate verbally and in writing Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant coursework or extracurricular experience in materials processing, heat transfer, glass science, or manufacturing systems is a plus - Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, MATLAB, or Python is a plus Required Skills: Optical fiber fabrication, Materials processing Important Skills: Data analysis tools, Engineering principles Nice-to-Have Skills: Proficiency with software