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Keysight Technologies · Santa Clara, California

# Manufacturing Engineering (Opto-Mech), Intern

Santa Clara, California Early career Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Keysight Technologies’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.

We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

### Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and NPI projects for precision optical and laser interferometer products by assisting with product, process, and tooling improvements that enhance manufacturability, quality, and production readiness. Assist production teams in the assembly, alignment, testing, and release of optical and opto-mechanical products, including the transfer of new tooling, processes, and procedures into production. Participate in tooling and fixture design activities using Siemens NX 3D CAD to create and improve manufacturing aids that support the assembly and testing of optical components and interferometer systems.

Support the development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including assembly procedures, optical alignment instructions, test methods, work instructions, and engineering change updates. Assist with production troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts by collecting data, documenting findings, and helping resolve issues related to optical assemblies, interferometers, and production test systems. Contribute to failure analysis and quality initiatives by supporting root cause investigations, customer return analysis, MRB activities, and corrective/preventive actions for optical and opto-mechanical products.

Support optical test and validation activities, including interferometer test station upgrades, hardware evaluations, data collection, gauge qualification, and process validation efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, optical engineering, quality, and supply chain to support process improvements, supplier qualifications, and production readiness activities. Analyze manufacturing and test performance metrics by maintaining yield tracking tools, evaluating production data, and supporting initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and cost efficiency for optical and interferometer products.

### Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. Basic understanding of engineering principles, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes. Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred, SolidWorks or similar acceptable). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and troubleshoot technical issues.

Comfortable working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment. Ability to collect, analyze, and present data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality.

### Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or laboratory experience involving optics, precision mechanics, photonics, instrumentation, or manufacturing. Familiarity with optical components such as lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, polarizers, or laser systems. Exposure to optical alignment techniques, metrology equipment, or interferometry concepts. Experience with engineering documentation, technical reports, or work instructions. Familiarity with statistical analysis, process improvement methods, or root cause analysis techniques.

Experience programming or automating data analysis using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools. Interest in manufacturing, test engineering, and precision optical instrumentation. The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range listed below.

### CA pay range

Min $37.74 to Max $40.64 Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Relocation is available for this role. Careers Privacy Statement *Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 3 days
- Location: Santa Clara, California[Apply on Keysight Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers-keysight.icims.com/jobs/54828/login)

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