Optical Metrology Intern - Summer 2026

Requisition Number: 71960

 

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​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.​   

 

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Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

 

Scope of Position

In this role as a summer engineering intern you will support the design, analysis, and manufacturing of world-class, high-precision opto-mechanical systems, as well as hyperspectral imaging systems. This is a dynamic position for an individual to work as part of Corning Advanced Optics’ Aerospace and Defense engineering team to develop custom precision opto-mechanical systems based on Keene’s world-class precision machining core competency.

Primary duties will involve working within optical metrology team to design, engineer & build opto-mechanical systems and hyperspectral imaging systems including development of testing approach and instrumentation

Program Perks

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

Intern Activities

• Social and networking events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Community Involvement

Requirements

• 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 2026 (May-August 2026) with a graduation date of December 2026 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.
• Confidence in interaction with all levels of the organization. (Production techs to Sr. Leadership)
• 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 or 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.

 

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