Fiber Characterization Intern
LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.
We currently seek a Fiber Characterization Intern to help support Lightera Laboratories in our Somerset, NJ location. Lightera Laboratories is pursuing new product development in fiber optics for sensing and medical devices. As part of this work, characterization of next generation fiber optics is required. Lightera Laboratories is seeking a summer intern interested in a mix of hands on lab work, lab automation, and data analysis. The intern will assist Lighter Laboratories researchers in building test setups and using these to characterize new fiber components. The successful intern candidate will have demonstrated solid analytical abilities, initiative, and hands on experience in courses or other lab settings.
Key qualifications:
Currently working toward a degree in a science or engineering-related field
Familiarity with optics
Familiarity with programming languages such as C or python
Lab experience with optics preferred
Passion and motivation to solve problems
Exceptional documentation skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to adapt to change
Effective communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office Teams, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
Discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Assist Lightera Laboratories researchers in building test setups and using these to characterize new fiber components
Set up and align optics mechanics
Acquire and analyze data
Provide a final report-out presentation on project results
Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.
Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/.
Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.
About Lightera
Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.
Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.
Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.