About the job
Join us for an exciting summer internship opportunity at a global leader in photonics! This is a fantastic way for students to gain insight into our operations, establish valuable connections for the future, and acquire hands-on work experience, with potential for employment after graduation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a summer intern in our R&D department, you will contribute to the development of innovative products in the field of photonics, which will be manufactured on-site in Mölndal by our production team.
You will engage in short-term projects across various disciplines including optics, electronics, mechanics, software, or computational tasks, tailored to your background and interests.
Our team consists of 18 dedicated professionals, and you will receive comprehensive guidance and support from one or more of our experienced development engineers during your internship.
ABOUT YOU
We welcome applications from students who are either on a summer break from technical studies, transitioning to a new program in the fall, or completing their studies this spring.
We are looking for individuals eager to learn and apply new knowledge, capable of assimilating information quickly, and able to work independently. Proficiency in both Swedish and English, spoken and written, is essential.
We prefer candidates who are available to work full-time for most of the summer.
ABOUT US
Thorlabs Sweden AB is part of a large international corporation with over 2,800 employees worldwide. With a catalog featuring over 20,000 items, we are one of the largest suppliers of photonics products for research and development globally. In addition to sales offices, our company has R&D and production facilities across the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Since our establishment in 2004, we have grown to employ 90 staff members at our Mölndal facility, focusing on the development and production of various optical components and instruments, as well as managing sales of all Thorlabs products in Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Poland.
In 2022, we expanded our facilities, adding more office space, a new goods reception area, and a newly built 750 sqm cleanroom.
HOW TO APPLY
We look forward to receiving your application! Please attach your CV detailing your education and previous work experience, along with a cover letter explaining a bit about yourself and your interest in this summer internship with us.