Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test)

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Rochester, NY Posted:

Oct 1, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

Internship Salary Type:

Hourly Salary Range:

$25.00 - $25.00

Position ID:

205407

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Job Description:

Position Summary, Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op This co-op position is based in Rochester, NY and is responsible for performing electro-optic measurements on photonics chips. Key Responsibilities Understand and learn testing procedures for various electro-optic measurements Develop test setups and perform measurements for internal and external projects Develop automation scripts to improve measurement efficiency Develop scripts and tools for analyzing data, extracting parameters, and conclusions Document best working practices and present results to stakeholders

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications, Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op Masters or PhD student in Electrical Engineering or Physics with academic focus in Photonics/Optics Understanding of concepts in electronics, photonics Understanding of test and measurement techniques for electrical and photonics measurements 1-year laboratory experience working with test setups and measurements Experience coding and scripting in Python This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check. Preferred Qualifications, Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op Understanding of RF concepts and measurements This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks. Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. 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 for this or another role. Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Competitive Pay and PTO Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts Basic / Optional Life Insurance Post-Retirement Health Insurance Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service. Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location:

Rochester, NY Salary Range:

$25.00/hr •Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

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