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Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments.

At Monrovia site, we focus exclusively on custom commercial advanced optical products, from high volume VBG optical components to fully integrated systems that combine software, electronics, and opto‑mechanical design. Our products support applications in pharmaceuticals, basic research, universities, and a wide range of industrial and analytical instruments. We are a dynamic, fast‑moving, highly collaborative team, and every member plays a critical role in our success.

For examples of Monrovia’s products, visit: ondax.atln.com.

Job Title

Intern, Process and Automation Engineering

Job Details

Our Monrovia, CA facility produces advanced optical systems and components using custom built automation systems. Our tools integrate robotics, lasers, spectroscopy, computer vision, and custom front-end / backend databases. We are looking for a proactive, highly motivated early-career engineer who wants to take ownership across a broad range of technologies and grow quickly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on optical alignment and manufacturing systems with optical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers to develop new processes and tooling.
• Capable of project ownership end-to-end: requirements, implementation, testing, deployment, and documentation
• Program, develop, maintain, and improve automation systems for measuring and assembling optical components
• Design tooling parts in Solidworks
• Support ongoing production through continuous improvement of automation and measurement systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Working on BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or Mathematics
• Solidworks modeling experience
• Confidence in scripting to automate tasks, process data, control workflows or clean/transform data.
• Ability to learn quickly, tackle unfamiliar technical challenges and willingness to solve problems independently.
• Background or exposure to robotics, automation, or embedded systems. Ability to debug simple electronics.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, optical)
• Good communication skills to work in cross-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working on MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or Mathematics
• Exposure to electronics, mechanical design, optics, or instrumentation
• Familiarity with spectroscopy, image processing, computer vision and serial communication
• Experience building personal or academic projects demonstrating initiative and technical breadth
• Leadership involvement in engineering, physics, robotics, or STEM organizations

For California, the hourly pay range for this role is $26.50- $30.00

Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. 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.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.