R&D Test Intern

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges? This R&D Test intern will work in Semiconductor Laser Test team and learn basic concepts about high power laser and laser test. This Intern will support the setup of high-power laser test stations, perform test, collect test data, and develop software program to automate test process and data processing when applicable. Internship will be on-site from May 2026 - August 2026. Intern will work 40hours a week for the May-August duration Duties and Responsibilities Laser Basics: Learn High Power Semiconductor Laser Basics and How to perform test on laser diodes. Setup & Test: Support test engineer to set up test stations and perform test. Data Acquisition & Analysis: Collect, process, and analyze raw test data. Develop Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW program to automate data collection, improve test efficiency, and analyze large datasets. Documentation: Document test results and report results to the engineering team. Education and Qualifications College student in Science or Engineering major or have strong interests in hands-on testing, programming and laser physics. Familiar with programming tool, such as Python, C# or LabVIEW or others, experience with hardware-in-the-loop or database programming Experience with optical components (detectors, cameras, lenses, etc.) and electrical equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, DC power supplies, etc.) is preferred. Teamwork, high quality standards and excellent oral and written communication skills essential Must be able to wear a clean room gown and work in a clean room environment. This is an onsite position with 30 hours minimum weekly Pay Range: $21-26 an hour TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.

Created: 2026-03-12