Test and Measurement (Electro-optic Test) Co-op

About the role

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of approximately $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Position ID: 205407 | Posted: Oct 1, 2026 | Location: Rochester, NY

Responsibilities

• Understand and learn testing procedures for various electro-optic measurements
• Develop test setups and perform measurements for internal and external projects
• Develop automation scripts to improve measurement efficiency
• Develop scripts and tools for analyzing data, extracting parameters, and conclusions
• Document best working practices and present results to stakeholders

Requirements

• Masters or PhD student in Electrical Engineering or Physics with academic focus in Photonics/Optics
• Understanding of concepts in electronics, photonics
• Understanding of test and measurement techniques for electrical and photonics measurements
• 1-year laboratory experience working with test setups and measurements
• Experience coding and scripting in Python

Qualifications

• Understanding of RF concepts and measurements (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service; optional employee contributed retirement account

Pay

Salary Range: $25.00/hr (posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education)