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Viavi Solutions

R&D Summer Intern

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern VIAVI Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern to support engineering activities related to vacuum chamber optical coating systems and handheld ...

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Work with engineers, maintenance, consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations. * Coordinate inspection programs for tanks and pressure vessels. * Work on special projects to optimize chemical ...

ITW Miller

Electrical Engineer Intern

Appleton, WI · On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Discover and Innovate as an Electrical Engineer Summer Intern at Miller Electric! Your Gateway to Real-World Engineering Awaits. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will immerse you in the ...

AQR

2027 Engineering Summer Analyst

Greenwich, CT · On-site

We are looking for innovative and passionate undergraduates to join our engineering teams as summer analysts. Candidates may be interviewed for one of several teams. As a Summer Analyst, you will ...

AQR

2027 Engineering Summer Analyst

Greenwich, CT

We are looking for innovative and passionate undergraduates to join our engineering teams as summer analysts. Candidates may be interviewed for one of several teams. As a Summer Analyst, you will ...

ITW Miller

Welding Engineer Intern

Appleton, WI · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

The Welding Engineer Summer Intern at Miller Electric is designed to give a student the hands-on exposure to day-to-day operations and assist with projects and research that bring in cost savings or ...

Canvas

Engineering ( Summer Intern)

Tullahoma, TN

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Engineering (Summer Intern) Location : Tullahoma, TN- Arnold AFB Canvas is accepting resumes for either undergraduate or graduate students pursuing majors in Engineering! This internship provides a ...

Canvas

Engineering ( Summer Intern)

Tullahoma, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Engineering (Summer Intern) Location : Tullahoma, TN- Arnold AFB Canvas is accepting resumes for either undergraduate or graduate students pursuing majors in Engineering! This internship provides a ...

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R&D Summer Intern

R&D Summer Intern

Viavi Solutions

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern to support engineering activities related to vacuum chamber optical coating systems and handheld spectroscopy products. This internship provides hands-on exposure to mechanical design, CAD modeling, engineering documentation, and internal engineering systems within a collaborative product development environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist engineers with mechanical design and CAD modeling using SolidWorks
  • Support development and maintenance of engineering drawings and documentation
  • Participate in prototype evaluation, fit checks, and design reviews
  • Help maintain internal engineering systems, records, and technical documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on product development activities
  • Support ongoing engineering and continuous improvement projects

    Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

    Qualifications

    • Currently pursuing a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
    • Targeting 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate students
    • Familiarity with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
    • Interest in precision mechanical systems and product development

    Internship Details

    • Full-time summer internship
    • Onsite position located in Santa Rosa, CA
    • Professional corporate engineering environment
    • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced optical and spectroscopy technologies

    If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

    VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

    Job Posting Pay Range:

    19

    to

    35

    Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

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