Job Abstract

Nikon Research Corporation of America

Company Summary:

Nikon Research Corporation of America (NRCA), located in Belmont, CA and Tucson, AZ is a Research and Design subsidiary of Nikon. Members of our team perform research projects that lead to future products for Nikon’s business groups. Examples of the products we work on are semiconductor lithography machines, robotics, computer vision, 3D imaging, artificial intelligence or Digital/Additive Manufacturing.

Position Title: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Intern

Location: Belmont, CA

Position Type: Intern

Hourly Rate: $30-35/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

Environment: Lab or Cleanroom Environment (more than 50% of the time)

Travel: None

Position Overview:

Nikon Research Corporation of America (NRCA) is seeking a highly motivated and creative Intern to join our team on a short-term basis. This representative will be responsible for completing identified job duties and responsibilities within a defined Engineering or Research area. While using strong analytical background, they will need to be creative and capable of proposing innovative solutions to difficult problems.

You'll get to work on designing, debugging, or testing as part of a small team (4-6 engineers) responsible for one aspect of a larger project conducted by a diverse group of about 20 researchers. There's work available for either mechanical, electrical, or software engineers.

Things you get to do:

• Under guidance from senior scientists or engineers, this representative will work on projects that develop and deliver innovative solutions to a variety of challenging problems or assignments
• Complete individual tasks or assignments that are project focused
• Develop new software for analysis and operation of our machines (MATLAB, C, C++)
• Assembly, debugging, or evaluation of complex systems
• Laboratory work including experiment design, instrumentation, conducting measurements, and post-processing experimental results
• Prepare and deliver presentations on completed projects
• Communication with local and Japanese colleagues
• Other duties as required

Technology you’ll gain experience with:

• Optics and opto-mechanics
• Digital control systems
• Electronics design and assembly
• C programming of real-time control systems
• MATLAB

The ideal applicant is a current student or recent graduate with the following:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering or Optics or Opto-mechanical Engineering
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and effectively within a small team
• Capable of following established protocol or research assignments
• Ability to work safely in a lab or cleanroom environment

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Nikon Research Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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