1. Joshua F. Hess
585.689.1130 ● jhess5@u.rochester.edu
Optical Engineering Internship Qualifications
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience through optical course and labs
• Research skills using print, scientific journals, and electronic sources
• Able to use Microsoft Office, Solidworks, and MATLAB software
• Experience with various optical metrology devices
• Leadership and teamwork ability from an extensive Boy Scouts of America experience including
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout
Optical Engineering and Secondary School Education
University of Rochester Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering Expected May 2016
• Planned technical concentration in Optomechanics
• Overall GPA 2.86/4.00
Optical Engineering Courses and Projects
Geometrical Optics; Interference and Diffraction; Aberrations and Interferometers; Math Methods in
Optics; Optical instrumentation Lab; Geometrical Optics Lab; Physical Optics Lab; Multidimensional
Calculus; Engineering Computing(MATLAB); Physics: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern.
Employment
Letchworth State Park Castile, NY
Park Aide Summer 2013
• Develop communication skills as well as the ability to work with others
• Responsible for the upkeep of a section of the park
Rochester Precision Optics Rochester, NY
Manufacturing Engineering Intern May 2014-January 2015
• Problem solving skills to improve assembly line production yields
• Collaborated with a team of engineers to complete projects
• Experience with various optical testing apparatuses; laser alignment systems, interferometers, Optikos
LensCheck bench
• Basic knowledge with 3D design software Solidworks
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing including Kaizen event experience
• Experience with quality control processes
• Knowledge of cleanroom protocol