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Lumentum DIB Scholarship
Lumentum awarded scholarships of $10,000.00 to 10 of our 2022 U.S. based interns from underrepresented groups. We will also award scholarships in 2023. To be considered for the scholarship, the first thing you need to do is apply for a Lumentum internship so you can be considered for a job with us. To receive the DIB scholarship, you must complete a summer internship with Lumentum.
Overview
The Commercial Lasers Advanced R+D team is responsible for developing a wide range of products, components, systems, and processes relating to novel high power (hundreds-of-Watts to multi-kW) CW and pulsed laser products.
Responsibilities
The Optical Scientist Intern will play an important role in the development, design, and test of optical components, systems, or processes. S/he will work closely with other members of the R+D team to develop novel solutions to challenging high-power fiber laser problems. The Optical Scientist Intern’s responsibilities would include but not be limited to:
Co-developing, characterizing and testing a laser based glass processing systemWorking with other R+D team members to design, build, and/or test prototype fiber laser components/subsystems in the labAnalysis and presentation of data to R+D and broader teamsWorking with members of cross-functional team (e.g. EE, ME) to design and implement test fixtures, rapidly prototype new designs, etcNumerical modeling of waveguide devices using industry-standard and proprietary software toolsIf COVID restrictions allow for it, this internship will be on-site in San Jose, California.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree program in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field. Students must be returning to school following the internship.
Desired Qualifications
Physical and Environmental Conditions
Duties involve working with high average power lasers, optical fibers, laboratory chemicals, and other potentially hazardous materialsEmployees will be trained to and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment in the vicinity of energized lasers or laboratory chemicals: gloves, laser googles, face shields, clean room garments, etcAbility to operate fabrication and test equipment as defined by jobLifting, bending and/or other physical requirements typical of experimental work in an optics laboratory environment will be requiredHourly Range: $23.75 - $54.50
Disclaimer: Final base salary for the intern candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history, year in school and relevant experience.
Pay Range:
Disclaimer:
Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.