Optical Metrology Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Corning Inc.; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Summer 2027 Optical Metrology Engineering Intern to support design, analysis, and manufacturing of high-precision opto‑mechanical systems within the Advanced Optics team.

The role offers exposure to metrology tools, ongoing tech talks, and networking opportunities, with housing/travel assistance available and a 10‑week summer program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Optics or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of optical systems and optical metrology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–August 2027) with a graduation date December 2027 or later.
• Interest in Corning, Inc after graduation for a potential full‑time role.
• Willing to work at the posted job location.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with housing and travel.
• Social and networking opportunities.
• Weekly tech talks.
• Community involvement.

Skills

Experimental methods and metrology

Interferometry/optical metrology

Team collaboration on product dev

MATLAB/Python/Excel analysis

Education

Pursuing Optics-related degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

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Optical Metrology Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78104

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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

In this role as a summer engineering intern you will support the design, analysis, and manufacturing of world-class, high-precision opto-mechanical systems. This is a dynamic position for an individual to work as part of the Corning Advanced Optics engineering team to develop custom precision opto-mechanical systems.

• Assistance with housing and travel

Intern Activities

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

Experiences/Education - Required

• Pursuing a degree in Optics or related discipline with concentration in Optics or hyperspectral imaging
• Basic understanding of optical systems and optical metrology
• High level of technical curiosity and ability to learn, develop, and advance technical skills in precision engineering and opto-mechanical product development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• 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

Desired Skills

• Ability to use experimentation to develop basic process knowledge, design prototype test systems, and perform proof of principle testing to validate metrology approach.
• Experience with interferometry, MTF, and other optical metrology instruments
• Ability to function on a product development team of multi-disciplinary engineers.
• Working knowledge of analysis tools such as MatLab, Python, or Excel.

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.

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