Intern - Thermal Testing

Location: Saxonburg, PA, United States

Responsibilities

• Develop a familiarity with Coherent’s portfolio of thermal materials as well as thermal management techniques, test equipment, and measurement methods 
• Conduct thermal testing of liquid cold plates following established procedures 
• Analyze thermal test results, compare measured data to modeling predictions, and identify reasons for deviation between simulation and experiment 
• Summarize data and present findings to engineering team and management 

Requirements

• Physics, mechanical engineering, materials science majors will be most suited for this role
• Experience working in a laboratory environment and following safety requirements
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data processing (Excel, Matlab, Python, R, or similar)
• Prior experience related to thermal management, heat transfer, and/or fluid dynamics a plus
• Experience with G-Code a plus
• Citizen or permanent resident 

Benefits 

• Practical experience in chip level thermal management for the AI datacenter industry 
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers in an R&D and manufacturing environment 

Safety Requirements

 

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

 

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.


The Saxonburg IR Engineering is seeking an intern with strong interest in thermal analysis, experimentation, and data analysis to support development, manufacturing, and characterization of liquid cold plates. The intern will gain hands-on experience performing thermal testing of liquid cold plates, analyzing and interpreting test data, comparing experimental results with simulations, and developing and documentation of test procedures. The intern will gain problem solving experience and insight into the technical challenges faced by the AI datacenter industry. This position will collaborate heavily with a multidisciplinary team comprised of engineers and production technicians.