Top 116 Optical engineering intern Jobs in California

Engineering Intern (Optical Systems)
Zymo Research Corporation —Irvine, CA
- $20 an hour
- Email
- Engineering
- Windows
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick time
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Machine Learning Fellowship (6-12 months)
Volkswagen —Belmont, CA
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Linux
Intern Undergrad - Engineering
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company —Davis, CA
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Communication skills
Intern, Digital Design - Fall 2026
Murata America —San Diego, CA
- $32.20 - $58.32 an hour
- Temporary
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Electrical Engineering
- Internship
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NVIDIA 2027 Internships: Ph.D. Research Hardware
NVIDIA —Santa Clara, CA
- $38 - $94 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Software development
- Electrical Engineering
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Fall 2026 Engineering Intern - Davis Besse
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company —Davis, CA
- Part-time
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
Manufacturing Engineer
KLA —San Diego, CA
- $75,000 - $127,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Research Scientist Intern - Multimodal Sensing & On-Device Perception - Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program - 2027 Start (PHD)
ByteDance —San Jose, CA
- $75 an hour
- Computer Science
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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KLA —San Diego, CA
- $104,000 - $176,800 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Fall 2026 Engineering Intern - Davis-Besse
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company —Davis, CA
- Part-time
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
Materials Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Freeform —Los Angeles, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Seasonal
- No experience needed
- Continuous improvement
- Internship
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule
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NVIDIA 2027 Internships: Ph.D. Research Computer Vision and Deep Learning
NVIDIA —Santa Clara, CA
- $38 - $94 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- C++
- Electrical Engineering
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National Security Engineering Division (NSED) Graduate Intern - Summer 2027
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $6,752 - $8,201 a month
- Seasonal
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Product Development Engineer
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $117,800 - $200,300 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Mechanical Engineering Intern-Robotics
UnitX —Milpitas, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Assembly
- US work authorization
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HPC Systems Engineer
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $136,300 - $231,700 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- System design
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Materials Science Division Undergraduate Intern - Fall 2026
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- Background check
- Word processing
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Applications Development Engineer
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $97,800 - $166,300 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Engineering Tech for HPC - Lab & Production Support
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $32.07 - $54.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Smartphone
- Manufacturing
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Process Engineer (Intern)
Six Sigma/Winslow Automation Inc. —Milpitas, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Bachelor of Science
- Internship
- Communication skills
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Engineering Intern (Optical Systems)

Zymo Research Corporation -
Irvine, CA

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Job Details

Internship
$20 an hour

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Rapid prototyping
Image processing
Machine vision systems
Automation
Mechanical fabrication
3D printers
Engineering
Bioengineering
CAD design (engineering design task)
Windows
Electrical engineering
Optics
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Design development
System validation
System testing
Compliance documentation
3D printing
Design engineering
Prototype creation
Additive manufacturing implementation
Biological analysis
Spectrophotometry
Linux
Engineering functional testing
Machine calibration
Electrical Engineering
Master's degree in engineering
Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Engineering Intern, focusing on the design of optical systems within the biotechnology industry. This position is ideal for students or recent graduates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Bioengineering or related fields, offering a pathway to hands-on experience in designing and developing advanced optical systems for microscopy and diagnostics applications. This is a highly interdisciplinary position at the intersection of engineering and biology.

This is an onsite position at 20-40 hours/week with a preferred start date in Fall 2026.

If you are passionate about directly contributing to scientific advancement alongside industry veterans in a highly collaborative environment, we want you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Optical and Mechanical System Design: Contribute to the design, development, and integration of optical systems for imaging applications.
Prototyping & Fabrication: Utilize CAD tools for creating models and design iterations. Build and test prototypes employing techniques such as 3D printing and CNC machining.
System Testing & Validation: Perform alignment, testing, and calibration of optical systems. Undertake biological assays to evaluate system performance.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and scientists to build and test prototype systems, ensuring compliance with design requirements and performance goals.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed records of design processes and testing results to support project development and potential audits.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field.
Good understanding of optical and mechanical engineering principles and technologies.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, OnShape) for mechanical design; hands-on experience with prototyping tools (e.g. 3D printing) is highly valued.
Deep interest in integrating engineering principles with biological applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Aptitude for developing Python scripts in Linux and Windows environments to support automation, data analysis, and system integration. Familiarity with machine vision software, image processing workflows, and camera based inspection systems is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills:

Exposure to biological assays and imaging techniques.
Experience with alignment and calibration of optical systems (e.g. spectrophotometry).
Understanding of electrical engineering principles.

About Us:

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20.00 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

EAP Sessions
Paid Sick Leave
Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
Complimentary EV Charging

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

Onsite – Zymo Research HQ - 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614

Disclaimer: At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process.

All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to [email protected]

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