Development Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Requisition Number: 64978

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

 

Scope of Position

• Internship focused on development engineering focused on advancing optical fiber connectivity innovation.
• Solving problems based on fundamental understanding gained through the use of the scientific method and DOE.
• Team based environment with internship work focused on a work-stream of an ongoing project.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to design and develop new process methods and technologies for fiber optic termination.
• Collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Application of statistical tools.
• Provide project support to evaluate process and equipment concepts through configuration and modification of lab based systems.
• Review and interpret data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc.
• Define and carry out experimental plans by setting up equipment (such as various types of measurement systems and mechanical apparatus), performing experimentation, data collection & analysis, and providing test reports.
• Maintain and improve a safe work environment.

 

Program Perks:

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

 

Intern Activities:

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

Requirements

Required Education:

• Pursing BS in an Engineering field.   Preferably a rising Jr or Sr in Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science or Chemical Engineering.   
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-August 2025) with a graduation date of December 2025 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

 

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated problem solving techniques
• Demonstrated, applied mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to clearly express technical ideas.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in teams.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

 

Desired Skills:

• CAD Experience (Pro Engineer a PLUS)
• Ability to interpr