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Optical Engineering Intern

Yesterday Krakow, Poland

Are you looking for a position that will allow you to develop your skills in the field of optics and the thought of vision systems monitoring car interiors excites you, we have something to offer you! A challenging position focused on innovative products is waiting for you! Do you like to implement your ideas, are you open and want to develop in the Automotive area? Do not hesitate and apply today!

Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Support product design development, including construction of optomechanical and illuminated elements;
  • Light simulations;
  • Radiometric and photometric measurements at modern optical laboratory;
  • Evaluate vision system performance;
  • Support at validation tests as well as production process;
  • Design of light source focusing elements for camera systems;
  • Review customer requirements

Basic Requirements:

  • Student of Physics, Optics, Photonics or similar;
  • Familiarity with optics, radiometry, photometry;
  • Basic knowledge of the aberrations of optical systems;
  • Good verbal and written communication skills (English)

Additional requirements (would be an asset):

  • Experience in design of optical components and/or systems
  • Experience with ray trace analysis software : (LightTools, Zemax, Imatest);
  • Experience with CAD software

Aptiv Rewards & Advantages:

  • Paid internship
  • Flexible working hours
  • Welcome package and planned onboarding process
  • Attractive training and development plan
  • Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment

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Client-provided location(s): Krakow, Poland
Job ID: Aptiv-J000701264
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2026-08-05T20:31:35

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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