Optical Systems Intern

Ametek, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the evaluation, characterization, and validation of advanced imaging and metrology systems. They will also contribute to image acquisition and processing pipelines while assisting with experimental investigations that combine hardware and software.

Qualifications

We are seeking an Optical Systems Intern to contribute to the development and evaluation of advanced imaging and metrology systems. This internship is well suited for graduate‑level students who enjoy solving quantitative imaging challenges through a mix of theory, software, and experimentation. Basic experience with scientific programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ is desired.

Job Description

With FARO CREAFORM, possibility takes form. 

We give quality teams, production teams, maintenance teams, and designers the certainty to manufacture and design like never before — transforming 3D measurements into smarter decisions and endless possibilities. 

We believe that if it can be dreamed it can also be measured. And if it can be measured, it can also be realized. 

We are seeking an Optical Systems Intern to join our Exton, PA facility. 


Do you enjoy working at the intersection of optics, imaging, and computation? As an Optical Systems Intern at FARO Creaform, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of advanced imaging and metrology systems. Working closely with Product R&D teams, you will take part in hands‑on experimental and computational activities that directly support core technology development.


This internship is well suited for graduate‑level students who enjoy solving quantitative imaging challenges through a mix of theory, software, and experimentation. You will gain exposure to real R&D workflows, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to projects with tangible impact on our products.


Here is what we offer you:

  • A hands-on R&D internship connected to real products and technologies.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary Product and Research teams.
  • Exposure to advanced imaging, optics, and metrology systems.
  • A learning‑driven environment that values curiosity and initiative.
  • Opportunities to work with both software and experimental setups.
  • A human, innovative, and internationally recognized company.


Key responsibilities:

  • Support imaging system evaluation, characterization, and validation activities.
  • Contribute to image acquisition, processing, and analysis pipelines.
  • Assist with experimental investigations combining hardware and software.
  • Analyze data and help extract performance metrics and insights.


What will help you succeed at FARO Creaform:

  • Currently pursuing a graduate degree in a relevant technical field.
  • Interest in imaging systems, image processing, and quantitative analysis.
  • Basic experience with scientific programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
  • Comfort working with data, experiments, and problem‑solving tasks.
  • Curiosity, autonomy, and the ability to collaborate within an R&D team.

We are a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening. 

Join us. Become part of a dynamic organization that values quality, leadership, teamwork, honesty and openness as a way of life in conducting our business. 

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Ametek, Inc.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of approximately $7.5 billion. AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with approximately 22,500 colleagues across our global network of operating, sales, service, and support locations in 34 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers' most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions. The AMETEK Growth Model is embedded within our culture and is made up of our four growth strategies – Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions. These growth strategies are complemented by a disciplined focus on cash generation, capital deployment, and talent development. Each element of our Growth Model reinforces the others, creating a powerful and scalable platform to drive long-term, sustainable growth. AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets: • Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for aerospace, medical, power, energy, research and industrial markets. • Electromechanical Group (EMG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects.
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