Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered forecasting tools, leveraging techniques like time series analysis, deep learning, and reinforcement learning.
• Explore and apply state-of-the-art forecasting methodologies, potentially including Generative AI for scenario modeling.
• Collaborate closely with finance and business teams to understand their forecasting needs and evaluate the effectiveness of AI solutions.
• Contribute to a centralized AI toolkit, utilizing modern platforms and technologies.
• Produce thorough documentation for AI projects to ensure clarity, reproducibility, and knowledge transfer.
• Adhere to DevOps principles and rigorous data security policies.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years enrolled in a finance, economics, engineering, computer science, or related undergraduate program.
• Strong programming background required; 2+ years of hands-on Python programming experience.

Skills

• 
  Required:
  
  
  • Exceptional Python proficiency, especially with data analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy).
  • Understanding of forecasting concepts and methodologies.
  • Solid foundation in statistics and/or machine learning.
  • Experience with code versioning/management tools (e.g., Git).
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
  
• 
  Highly Desirable:
  
  
  • Experience with financial data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv).
  • Familiarity with time series analysis libraries (e.g., Prophet, Statsmodels).
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: This internship dives into the world of AI-driven forecasting. The successful candidate will design and implement cutting-edge tools to analyze data, predict market trends, and optimize strategies. Strong Python skills, a passion for modeling and numerical analysis, and a drive to explore innovative AI techniques are essential for success in this role.