Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Corning Inc.; Keene, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and travel assistance

Weekly tech talks

Social and networking opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

The Corning Mechanical Engineering Intern position in Keene, NH offers hands-on manufacturing experience working with engineers on real projects. You will learn about production equipment, tooling, fixtures, process parameters, and mechanical system performance while gaining exposure to plant operations.

You will participate in project reviews, weekly tech talks, and community involvement, with housing and travel assistance provided for interns.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree
• Rising Junior or Senior status preferred
• Motivated self-starter with an independent learning style
• Basic understanding of manufacturing environments, mechanical systems, or production support systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with data analysis, including Microsoft Excel and SPC rules
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and contribute as an individual

Responsibilities

• Support projects within the engineering and manufacturing departments
• Work closely with engineers to develop an understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and production equipment
• Interact daily with plant operations teams in production and equipment areas
• Assist with equipment run reviews, process monitoring, data collection, and documentation of observations or improvement opportunities
• Assist with process- and equipment-related experiments designed to build fundamental understanding of mechanical or manufacturing problems
• Participate in the planning, execution, and evaluation phases of engineering activities
• Analyze data and provide support for process improvement, equipment performance, and reliability efforts
• Prepare and deliver updates and formal presentations to engineering and leadership teams

Skills

Self-motivation

Manufacturing knowledge

MS Office

Data analysis

Team player

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree in progress

Rising junior or senior preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SPC

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Date: Sep 2, 2026

Location: Keene, NH, US, 03431

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77420

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work directly with engineers to learn manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and mechanical engineering practices while supporting projects within the engineering team. This role offers hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment and includes formal project reviews presented to division leadership. The intern will also gain exposure to manufacturing and mechanical engineering terminology and processes, including production equipment, tooling, fixtures, process parameters, mechanical system performance, yield, defects, equipment reliability, and basic troubleshooting methods used in a manufacturing environment.

• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities:

• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

Key Responsibilities

• Support projects within the engineering and manufacturing departments
• Work closely with engineers to develop an understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and production equipment
• Interact daily with plant operations teams in production and equipment areas
• Assist with equipment run reviews, process monitoring, data collection, and documentation of observations or improvement opportunities
• Assist with process- and equipment-related experiments designed to build fundamental understanding of mechanical or manufacturing problems
• Participate in the planning, execution, and evaluation phases of engineering activities
• Analyze data and provide support for process improvement, equipment performance, and reliability efforts
• Prepare and deliver updates and formal presentations to engineering and leadership teams

Experiences/Education

• Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree
• Rising Junior or Senior status preferred

Required Skills

• Motivated self-starter with an independent learning style
• Basic understanding of manufacturing environments, mechanical systems, process flow, or production support systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with data analysis, including Microsoft Excel and SPC rules
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and contribute as an individual

Desired Skills

• Exposure to or interest in manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation, process controls, mechanical design, or manufacturing troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical engineering and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training
• Technical writing skills
• Ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers, and managers
• Innovative, technically curious, and results-oriented
• High level of commitment and accountability

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

A job that shapes a life.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Nearest Major Market: Bellows Falls Nearest Secondary Market: Keene