About the role#
The Field Application Engineering team provides technical support for the development and implementation of complex products and solutions. This internship offers an opportunity to build knowledge in Cloud and AI networking infrastructure. You will assist the sales staff in assessing potential applications for company products and review specifications for customer projects.
What you'll do#
- Support the application lab expansion and perform network testing.
- Work with the FAE and sales teams to review customer requirements and use cases.
- Collaborate with the firmware development team to identify bugs.
- Participate in Failure Analysis, Corrective Action, and Lessons Learned activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program related to physical sciences or electrical engineering.
- Foundational knowledge of relevant subject matter.
- Ability to analyze information, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively.
- Availability for the full internship period.
- Practical knowledge of transceiver hardware, or network switching and connectivity, including testing of firmware and hardware interfaces.
- Familiarity with device firmware structure, standards such as CMIS, Ethernet, InfiniBand, Industry MSAs, and Python.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 - $54.30 per hour.
About Lumentum
Lumentum produces optical and photonic technologies for communications, data centers, and industrial applications. The company manufactures lasers, modules, and optical subsystems. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. The organization operates a global network of research, sales, and manufacturing facilities.
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