HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics — a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and more.
Founded in **** and backed by leading venture capital, we've built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems.
It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology quickly and at scale.
We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.As HyperLight continues to grow, we are looking for an R&D; Operations & Automation Engineer Intern to join our team.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of R&D; operations, engineering automation, data, and advanced photonic technology.You will work closely with R&D; and cross-functional engineering teams to improve how development activities are planned, executed, tracked, and analyzed.
You will help identify opportunities to improve R&D; workflows, develop automation solutions and engineering tools, and use data to improve engineering efficiency and accelerate development cycles.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding complex engineering processes, solving open-ended problems, and applying engineering, data analysis, automation, and programming to real-world R&D; challenges.Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative,



and high-growth environment!
What You'll GainHands-on experience in a fast-paced photonics R&D; and semiconductor manufacturing workplace for advanced technologyPractical experience improving and automating R&D; workflows, from planning and execution through testing and analysisOpportunities to apply programming, data analysis, and automation to solve real engineering challengesCross-functional exposure across design, fabrication, characterization, testing, and operations, with mentorship from experienced engineers and direct impact on next-generation photonic technologiesResponsibilitiesSupport the planning, tracking, and execution of R&D; projects, experiments, and engineering lotsAnalyze R&D; workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvementDevelop automation solutions and engineering tools to streamline R&D; workflows and reduce repetitive manual workUse programming, data analysis, and dashboards to automate recurring tasks and improve visibility into R&D; activitiesAnalyze engineering and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes, supporting data-driven decisions and improvements in cycle time and execution efficiencyCollaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize R&D; workflows, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvementCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's in Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science,



Data Science or a related technical fieldExperience and strong interest in R&D; operations, process improvement, and engineering automationProgramming experience with Python or similar coding languages for engineering, data analysis, or automation applicationsStrong engineering fundamentals and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to analyze engineering data and translate findings into practical improvementsStrong organizational skills and ability to understand and improve complex engineering workflowsExperience with AI/LLM tools, AI agents, or agentic workflows for engineering automation, data analysis, or workflow optimization is a plus.Experience with photonics, semiconductor fabrication, device characterization, or manufacturing environments is a plusExperience with laboratory equipment, measurement instruments, test automation, or data acquisition is a plusStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplinesSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable solving open-ended problems in a fast-paced R&D; environmentDuration & Location***** weeks, full-time internship, with internship periods available between October **** and May ****This role is in-person at HyperLight's office in Cambridge, MA.
Authorization to work in the US is requiredBENEFITS:Competitive market-based compensation ($28 - $34 per hour)Commuter benefitsHyperLight is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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📌 R&D Operations & Automation Engineer Intern (Western Australia)
🏢 HyperLight
📍 Western Australia