Optical Design Intern - Summer 2027

Corning, Inc.; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing & travel assistance

Job summary

Corning, Inc. seeks a Summer Engineering Intern to support the Advanced Optics division in Fairport. You will model, tolerance, and analyze high-precision optical systems from concept to completion, working with the optical design team.

Ideal candidates are BS/MS candidates with optics coursework, MATLAB/Python skills, and strong communication. Housing/travel assistance is provided; 10 weeks in Summer 2027 (May–August) with potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS candidate; must have completed at least three years of higher education.
• Coursework in geometrical optics, physical optics, aberration theory and interferometry.
• Working knowledge of analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or Visual Basic programming in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Model, tolerance and analyze complex optical systems from concept to completion.
• Join the optical design team in Corning Fairport and support manufacturing and engineering for world-class optics.
• Assist with housing and travel; deliver a final project presentation.

Skills

Geometrical optics

Interferometry

Python

MATLAB

VBA (Excel)

Strong communication

Education

BS or MS Candidate

Three years of higher education

Tools

MATLAB

Python

VBA (Excel)

Job description

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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.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

Summer engineering intern position to support the manufacturing and engineering of world-class, high-precision optical systems in Corning's Advanced Optics division. The summer intern will work with Corning Fairport’s optical design team to model, tolerance and analyze complex optical systems from concept to completion.

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

Intern Activities

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

Requirements

• BS or MS Candidate, having completed at least three years' higher education.
• Coursework in geometrical optics, physical optics, aberration theory and interferometry.
• Working knowledge of analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or Visual Basic programming in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with major optical design software desired (e.g. CODE V, Zemax, LightTools, etc.).
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the posted job location

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.

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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] .