Fall 2026

Application Engineering Co-op

Posted on 7/30/2026

LightGuide, Inc.

LightGuide, Inc.

11-50 employees

Manufactures optical fibers and laser systems

No salary listed

Wixom, MI, USA

In Person

On-site role with local travel as needed and occasional late or weekend work to accommodate customer schedules.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
SolidWorks

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Requirements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work well under direction, independently, or with a team.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design software, preferably SolidWorks.
  • Knowledge of 3D printing.
  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
  • Ability to use a computer keyboard and perform the specified physical duties, including lifting or moving up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional late or weekend hours when needed for customer requirements.
  • Ability to travel locally as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Create unique augmented reality experiences using LightGuide for a wide variety of real-world applications.
  • Set up, configure, and test equipment including personal computers, programmable logic controllers, projectors, smart torque tools, motorized spotlights, and other hardware.
  • Plan and design LightGuide system structures and other components using computer-aided design software.
  • Design and prototype mounting components using 3D printing.
  • Work constructively and collaboratively with employees, customers, and suppliers.
  • Prepare documentation and drawings for customers as required.
  • Package and ship hardware for installation projects.
  • Perform on-site system installation and service at customer locations.
  • Assist with miscellaneous office duties as required.
  • Continuously improve and optimize processes related to the role.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two or more years of experience in any professional or service job.
  • One or more years of experience in customer-facing roles.

LightGuide, Inc. (Lightguide International) designs, manufactures, and supplies optical fibers, fiber bundles, cables, and laser delivery systems for scientific, industrial, and medical applications around the world. Its products work by using optical fibers to transmit light and relay laser energy through bundled fibers and specialized delivery cables and optics to precise targets. This helps researchers and technicians perform measurements, analyses, and treatments in demanding environments. The company differentiates itself through its European base, range of integrated components (fibers, bundles, cables, and laser delivery systems), and focus on serving sophisticated, high-precision applications in science, industry, and medicine with global reach. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-performance optical and laser delivery solutions to customers worldwide.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rheinbach, Germany

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Training, assembly, and inspection are strong adjacent use cases.
  • 1,000-plus systems and 200 customers enable expansions within existing accounts.
  • Regulated manufacturers value its real-time traceability and error-proofing.

What critics are saying

  • Broad factory software suites can bundle similar AR functionality.
  • Hardware-heavy deployments face capex delays and longer sales cycles.
  • OEM platform standardization can displace lighthouse accounts across multiple plants.

What makes LightGuide, Inc. unique

  • Projected AR instructions replace paper and monitor-based work instructions.
  • AI-driven verification and analytics support right-first-time execution.
  • Integrates with MES, PLC, SCADA, WMS, and cloud systems.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

13%