Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Identify opportunities where the technologies you are studying can be better integrated into product development, manufacturing processes, or customer solutions.

• Survey and document existing corporate technologies, tools, data systems, and engineering capabilities used across the organization.

• Explore how AI, data analytics, or machine learning approaches could be applied to engineering, reliability, or operational data to generate insights that support customer satisfaction and product improvement.

• Research industry best practices for technology integration, AI-enabled engineering workflows, and customer-centric innovation in semiconductor and photonics industries.

• Analyze how current technologies contribute to customer satisfaction, product performance, reliability, and service efficiency.

Propose and execute process improvements, integration strategies, or pilot initiatives that leverage existing technologies and AI tools more effectively.

• Work with cross-functional teams including engineering, reliability, manufacturing, quality, product management, and applications engineering.
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  Evaluate gaps between internal technical capabilities, available data, and customer needs or expectations.
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  Develop documentation and frameworks that help teams translate technical capabilities and data insights into measurable customer value.
  
  Present findings and recommendations for technical leadership.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.

• Preferred class standing: Rising Junior or Rising Senior or pursuing Master's degree

• Relevant coursework or extracurricular experience in software testing, web applications, databases, or Salesforce is a plus.

• Experience with data analysis, Python, AI/ML tools, or engineering analytics platforms is a plus

Skills

• Interest in technology strategy, data analytics, AI applications, and customer-focused innovation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to synthesize technical information across multiple domains

• Strong communication and presentation skills

Additional Information

• Internship Duration: 10 - 14 weeks.

• At Coherent, interns are valued members of our team and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions from day one. In addition to hands-on project experience, our internship program includes opportunities to connect with fellow interns and colleagues across the organization through virtual and in-person networking events, team-building activities and more. Interns are expected to actively participate in these events as part of their professional development and to fully immerse themselves in our collaborative and innovative culture.

Working Conditions

• This role will be based on-site in Santa Clara, CA.

• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.

• Participation in team meetings and cross-functional collaboration is expected.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .

ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.We are seeking an intern to investigate and develop improved ways of leveraging existing corporate technologies, engineering capabilities, and internal tools to deliver solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and product value. The intern will work across engineering, product development, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams to understand how internal technologies are currently utilized and identify opportunities to better integrate these capabilities into customer-focused outcomes. The role will explore how AI and data-driven tools can be used to extract insights from engineering and operational data to improve product performance, reliability, and customer experience. The goal is to help translate internal technical strengths and data assets into improved customer outcomes, more efficient processes, and enhanced decision-making.