Precision Optics Mechanical Intern (Summer 2027)

Corning Inc.; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the design and manufacturing of high-precision optical systems. You will work within Corning Advanced Optics' mechanical design team on new designs and improve fabrication and metrology methods.

The role requires being a BS or MS candidate with coursework in mechanical, optical, manufacturing, or engineering science, plus experience with Creo, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or Visual Basic in Excel.

Qualifications

• 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 Creo, Solidworks, MATLAB, or Visual Basic in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and engineering of high-precision optical systems.
• Work on new designs for precision optical assemblies.
• Optimize fabrication and metrology methods.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Good written and oral communication

Detail oriented

Education

BS or MS Candidate

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Visual Basic in Excel

Job description

Corning is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the design and manufacturing of high-precision optical systems. You will work within Corning Advanced Optics' mechanical design team on new designs and improve fabrication and metrology methods.

The role requires being a BS or MS candidate with coursework in mechanical, optical, manufacturing, or engineering science, plus experience with Creo, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or Visual Basic in Excel.