Research & Development Intern, Kingston

IPG Photonics is the world leader in high power fiber lasers for industrial welding, cleaning, and cutting equipment. Our Canadian subsidiary in Kingston, Ontario produces market-disrupting sensor technology and software that is transforming the manufacturing industry. The R&D Intern will support a wide range of activities that advance our product development and research goals. Responsibilities may include: - **Designing and executing experiments** using laser, sensing, electronic, and opto‑mechanical systems to meet R&D objectives. - **Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data**, and clearly communicating results to key stakeholders. - **Developing tools and automation**, including mechanical, electronic, or software components, to improve efficiency and streamline routine R&D tasks. - **Using programming tools (e.g., Python) for data analysis**, visualization, and automation. - **Working hands****‑****on in laboratory environments**, including optics and applications labs, as required. - **Preparing documentation** of procedures, results, and findings Requirements: This **12- or 16-month internship** is open to students currently in their 3rd year of a 4-year university program in **engineering, physics, or a related discipline**. Relevant programs include: engineering physics, physics, electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering, manufacturing engineering, optical engineering, or similar fields. **Laboratory experience**, particularly in an optical lab, is preferred but not required. **Programming experience for data analysis** (e.g., Python or MATLAB) is required. Experience with advanced statistics, machine learning, signal processing, or image processing is an asset. Experience working with **electronic and optical hardware** is an asset. All candidates are expected to be proficient in standard office software (MS 365) and be able to operate independently, under the guidance of senior researchers, without hour-to-hour supervision. Candidates must be thoroughly fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in any other language from this list is not essential, but may be an asset: Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German, Italian, French, Polish. Req Benefits: Benefits Provided: All Intern Canada employees receive: Vacation; three weeks per year accrued each pay period. Sick (paid time off); 6 days for use as sick or personal time. Holidays: 11 (eleven) paid holidays per calendar year. Compensation: $20.00 - 27.00