Keysight Technologies

Manufactures test equipment and measurement software

Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Opto-Mech

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipSanta Clara, CA, USA$0.02 - $0.02 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Basic understanding of engineering principles, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with CAD software; Siemens NX is preferred, with SolidWorks or similar acceptable.
Ability to investigate and troubleshoot technical issues using analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfort working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment.
Ability to collect, analyze, and present data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Detail-oriented with organizational skills and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and new product introduction projects for precision optical and laser interferometer products by assisting with product, process, and tooling improvements that enhance manufacturability, quality, and production readiness.
Assist production teams in assembly, alignment, testing, and release of optical and opto-mechanical products, including transferring new tooling, processes, and procedures into production.
Participate in tooling and fixture design using Siemens NX 3D computer-aided design to create and improve manufacturing aids for assembly and testing of optical components and interferometer systems.
Support development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including assembly procedures, optical alignment instructions, test methods, work instructions, and engineering change updates.
Assist with production troubleshooting and continuous improvement by collecting data, documenting findings, and helping resolve issues related to optical assemblies, interferometers, and production test systems.
Contribute to failure analysis and quality initiatives by supporting root cause investigations, customer return analysis, material review board activities, and corrective and preventive actions for optical and opto-mechanical products.
Support optical test and validation activities, including interferometer test station upgrades, hardware evaluations, data collection, gauge qualification, and process validation.
Collaborate with manufacturing, optical engineering, quality, and supply chain teams on process improvements, supplier qualifications, and production readiness activities.
Analyze manufacturing and test performance metrics by maintaining yield tracking tools, evaluating production data, and supporting initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and cost efficiency for optical and interferometer products.

Desired Qualifications

Coursework or laboratory experience involving optics, precision mechanics, photonics, instrumentation, or manufacturing.
Familiarity with optical components such as lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, polarizers, or laser systems.
Exposure to optical alignment techniques, metrology equipment, or interferometry concepts.
Experience with engineering documentation, technical reports, or work instructions.
Familiarity with statistical analysis, process improvement methods, or root cause analysis techniques.
Experience programming or automating data analysis using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
Interest in manufacturing, test engineering, and precision optical instrumentation.

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and NPI projects for precision optical and laser interferometer products by assisting with product, process, and tooling improvements that enhance manufacturability, quality, and production readiness.
Assist production teams in the assembly, alignment, testing, and release of optical and opto-mechanical products, including the transfer of new tooling, processes, and procedures into production.
Participate in tooling and fixture design activities using Siemens NX 3D CAD to create and improve manufacturing aids that support the assembly and testing of optical components and interferometer systems.
Support the development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including assembly procedures, optical alignment instructions, test methods, work instructions, and engineering change updates.
Assist with production troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts by collecting data, documenting findings, and helping resolve issues related to optical assemblies, interferometers, and production test systems.
Contribute to failure analysis and quality initiatives by supporting root cause investigations, customer return analysis, MRB activities, and corrective/preventive actions for optical and opto-mechanical products.
Support optical test and validation activities, including interferometer test station upgrades, hardware evaluations, data collection, gauge qualification, and process validation efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, optical engineering, quality, and supply chain to support process improvements, supplier qualifications, and production readiness activities.
Analyze manufacturing and test performance metrics by maintaining yield tracking tools, evaluating production data, and supporting initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and cost efficiency for optical and interferometer products.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Basic understanding of engineering principles, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred, SolidWorks or similar acceptable).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and troubleshoot technical issues.
Comfortable working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment.
Ability to collect, analyze, and present data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or laboratory experience involving optics, precision mechanics, photonics, instrumentation, or manufacturing.
Familiarity with optical components such as lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, polarizers, or laser systems.
Exposure to optical alignment techniques, metrology equipment, or interferometry concepts.
Experience with engineering documentation, technical reports, or work instructions.
Familiarity with statistical analysis, process improvement methods, or root cause analysis techniques.
Experience programming or automating data analysis using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
Interest in manufacturing, test engineering, and precision optical instrumentation.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range listed below.

CA pay range: Min $37.74 to Max $40.64

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Relocation is available for this role.

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

About the Company

Keysight Technologies

Manufactures test equipment and measurement software

Keysight Technologies provides test and measurement equipment for electronics development and deployment. It sells high-precision hardware instruments (such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and signal generators) and software that support design, test, and validation of electronic systems, with focus areas including electronic design, e-mobility, network monitoring, and 5G. The products work by combining measurement hardware with analytics software to collect, analyze, and visualize test data across design, verification, and maintenance workflows. The company differentiates itself with a broad, industry-grade instrument portfolio, integrated end-to-end software, and ongoing services and support, including involvement in 6G development, to help speed digitalization and product deployment.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Santa Rosa, CA
Founded: 1939

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