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Join a multidisciplinary team working on innovative in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) systems based on optical and fluorescence detection technologies. As a Junior Optoelectronics / Hardware Engineering Trainee, you will contribute to the development of optoelectronic architectures, including light excitation, optical path, and signal detection.
What a typical day looks like:
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Support design and development of optoelectronic systems for fluorescence-based devices.
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Contribute to excitation source selection (LED vs laser, wavelength matching, stability).
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Assist optical chain definition (filters, dichroic mirrors, lenses).
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Support sensor and detection electronics (photodiodes, CMOS, APD, PMT exposure).
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Participate in lab activities (optical measurements, SNR evaluation, debugging).
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Contribute to signal acquisition and basic processing (ADC, filtering, calibration).
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Collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, and system engineers.
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Prepare technical documentation and reports.
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Participate in design reviews.
Here is some of what you’ll need:
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Bachelor or Master in Electronic, Biomedical, or Optoelectronics Engineering.
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Basic knowledge of analog electronics and sensors.
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Interest in optical systems or photonics.
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Familiarity with lab instruments (oscilloscope, DAQ).
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Interest in medical devices and IVD technologies.
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Strong curiosity and teamwork attitude.
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Good English and Italian.
What you’ll get for the great work you provide:
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6 month Internship program (plus 6 month renewable)
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Hands-on experience on real medical devices with optical technologies
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Mentoring from senior engineers
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Exposure to full product development lifecycle
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Collaborative international environment
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Growth path toward Hardware/Optoelectronics Engineer role.
EB05
Design, Process & Technology Engineering
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