Optical Communications Lab Intern in Yokohama, Japan
Description
We are seeking an intern in our Optical Communications Laboratory in Yokohama, Japan. This internship will start from May 26, 2025, to August 1, 2025 (10 weeks). The intern will be working on measurement technology for advanced optical fibers. The intern will deliver an internal technical report on the establishment of a measurement setup for characterizing advanced optical fibers.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Learn about the fundamentals of the measurement techniques/methods for advanced optical fibers through theoretical and/or experimental work.
- Understand the advanced optical fiber measurement techniques and methods to be developed.
- Set up and initiate a system for the advanced optical fiber measurement techniques/methods.
- Validate the setup/system and confirm measurement accuracy.
- May be asked to assist other team members with similar or other projects.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university seeking a BS or MS degree in physics or engineering.
- Intermediate level of knowledge on optics and optical fibers.
- Experience in handling optical fibers is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ability to work in a PC environment.
- Ability to communicate in Japanese is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
About Sumitomo Electric Global Internship 2025
- If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in Japan, then the 10 or 12-week Sumitomo Electric Global Internship Program could be the ideal opportunity for you. Look into gaining practical work experience at the R&D labs or corporate headquarters of Sumitomo Electric Industries. This year’s program will run from May 12 to August 1, with internships located in the Osaka and Yokohama areas. University students from all countries are welcome to apply.
- Included in our internships: Round-trip airfare from the country of your university to Japan, accommodations and meals, commuter rail pass, travel insurance, and a modest weekly stipend to assist with living expenses while in Japan. Please note that this is not a paid internship. Modifications to the start/end dates of the internship will be considered on a case-by-case basis. At the completion of the program, full-time opportunities in some positions may be available.
- To learn more about open internship positions, general qualifications and how to apply, please see below. Further information about this internship program, including interviews with past interns, can be found at https://sumitomoelectric.com/careers/global-internship/2025.
About Sumitomo Electric Group
The Sumitomo Electric Group is a global network of 415 group companies in 40 countries. The organization started in 1897 with the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, our parent company in Osaka, Japan. The company's original business was copper wire production for electric power cables. Since then, we have diversified into five major business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment and energy, and industrial materials. Today, the Sumitomo Electric Group employs more than 280,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit https://sumitomoelectric.com.