Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Corning Incorporated; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the Village of Fairport, New York, is seeking a Summer engineering intern to support the manufacturing and engineering of world-class optical systems within Corning Advanced Optics. You will contribute to designing precision assemblies and optimizing fabrication and metrology methods.

The position targets BS/MS candidates with strong communication, organization, and technical skills in mechanical/optical engineering, using Creo, SolidWorks, and MATLAB.

Qualifications

• BS or MS candidate in Mechanical, Optical, Manufacturing, or Engineering Science.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Creo, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or Visual Basic in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design/engineering for optical assemblies.
• New product introduction and process development support.
• Modeling, analysis, and design of experiments for opto-mechanical systems.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

BS or MS Candidate in Mechanical/Optical/Engineering Science

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Visual Basic in Excel

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 78094
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
Summer engineering intern position to support the manufacturing and engineering of world-class, high-precision optical systems. This is a dynamic position for an individual to work as part of Corning Advanced Optics’ mechanical design team. Focus will be to work on new designs for precision optical assemblies, optimizing fabrication and metrology methods in optical, mechanical, and assembly departments.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include mechanical design/engineering, new product introduction, process development / process control, design of experiments, modeling / analysis support of opto-mechanical systems.
Experiences/Education - Required

• BS or MS Candidate
• Coursework in Mechanical, Optical, Manufacturing, or Engineering Science.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of engineering tools such as Creo, Solidworks, MATLAB, or Visual Basic programming in Excel.
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. 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 of race, 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] .