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Summer 2025 Information Technology Internship

Thorlabs

Jessup, maryland


Job Details

Temporary


Full Job Description

Thorlabs, Inc is seeking for Summer 2025 interns to join our IT team in Jessup, Maryland. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into our business, contribute to real-world projects, and engage with a global organization. We anticipate offering several internships, primarily in Engineering, with potential openings in other business areas as well. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn facets of engineering, IT and manufacturing, and you will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Also, this internship program is highly regarded in our field, so successful participation will be a great addition to your resume. This position requires full-time availability from mid-May to August and offers an opportunity to gain valuable skills and industry insights over the summer.

Application deadline: December 30th

 

Salary range $20.00 - $25.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience level.

Purpose of the Position

The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment. This position is for an entry to mid-level individual who has a Computer/IT fields background. Interested individuals will have a technical background and hands on experience in such fields.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

  • Work under the direction of a mentor to learn job skills and manage projects
  • Create presentations summarizing work completed and present to a panel of technical staff
  • Learn technical skills and software programs in the field of Photonics
  • Hands on experience with IT processes and programs
  • Must maintain a safe and clean working environment through compliance with procedures, policies, and regulations.

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

  • Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
  • Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

 

*The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

 

Requirements

Physical Activities:

Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. The employee may lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. Employees must grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, may be noisy at times. Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments. The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of job-related equipment and tools.  

Qualifications

  • IT undergrad
  • Course work in Computer Science or similar fields
  • Technical knowledge in the field of photonics with hands on lab experience
  • Windows Environment Knowledge and IT systems related knowledge 

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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