AIM Photonics Intern

About NY CREATES:

NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The co-op will be involved in design, development, testing and fabrication of silicon photonic integrated circuit (PIC) devices and/or systems. The student will be working with sophisticated state of the art design, fabrication, and testing equipment.  The co-op will be responsible for various aspects of PIC development projects as assigned by members of the AIM Photonics engineering team which may include operating fabrication and/or testing equipment.  The co-op shall perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.  The co-op will be responsible for maintaining adequate project documentation and preparing necessary reports and materials as required for internal or external presentation.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting AIM Photonics engineering and technical activities including numerical modeling of integrated photonic test structures.
• Measurement and testing of integrated photonic test structures
• Support and participation in design and fabrication activities related to integrated photonics
• Support of laboratory/fabrication/testing equipment and/or other activities relating to integrated photonics Research, education and workforce training.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate majoring in engineering degree including chemical, materials or mechanical engineering. 
• Must be interested in hands-on developing/testing of devices and operating precision equipment.
• Available full-time on-site for a minimum of 16 weeks continuously to work as intern or co-op.
• Able to work legally in US.
• This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Location:  257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range:  $25/ hr

*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.  
 
For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.  
 
Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  
 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.

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