Seagate Technology · 1 month ago
Optical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026
Bloomington, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $43/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSeagate Technology is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern to join their Laser and Light Delivery Characterization & Analytics Group. The role involves characterizing thermal behavior in HAMR recording heads using midwave infrared microscopy and collaborating with engineers to integrate experimental results with modeling and simulation insights.
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Responsibilities
Apply midwave infrared (MWIR) microscopy to characterize thermal behavior in HAMR recording heads, where lasers interact with integrated metallic and dielectric structures
Interpret challenging thermal images of mixed-material systems and correlate findings with optical and electrical performance
Use custom metrology tools to explore the electrical, optical, thermal, and reliability aspects of HAMR laser systems
Design and execute experiments or develop novel measurement techniques to address performance and reliability questions
Collaborate with engineers and scientists to integrate experimental results with modeling and simulation insights
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a PhD or MS program in physics, materials science, optics, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline and must be enrolled in Fall 2026 classes
Strong technical communication skills to present findings clearly and effectively
A curious, self-driven approach with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Familiarity with the design, fabrication, or characterization of lasers and photonic devices
Hands-on experience with testing and characterizing one or more optical systems, such as laser diodes, fiber optics, imaging systems, polarization optics, electrical/optical signal analyzers and similar
Preferred
Experience with microscopy, infrared imaging or thermal microscopy techniques and/or the nuances of black-body imaging
Familiarity with thermal or optical modeling tools (e.g., COMSOL, Lumerical, Zemax)
Automating test setups and data acquisition using LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, or similar software
Engineering data analysis and statistics (DOE, regression, time-series analysis)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Participation in the employee stock purchase plan
12 paid holidays
A minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
Company
Seagate Technology
Seagate is a data storage and hardware company that offers hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage solutions.
Founded in 1979
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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