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Optical Algorithms & Software Intern - Summer 2025

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Date: Oct 30, 2024

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65433

 

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. 


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.

 

Description

Summer intern position to support the manufacturing and engineering of world-class, high-precision optical systems in Corning's Advanced Optics division.  This internship is for students with strengths and interests in the intersection of optics, math, and computer science.  Primary duties will involve developing or refining data-analysis algorithms or design-optimization software.

 

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

  • Pursuing a degree in a STEM field, including optics, mathematics, and computer science.
  • Coursework in multivariable calculus and linear algebra
  • Experience with high-level programming languages for engineering & scientific calculations, like MATLAB or Python
  • 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

 

Desired Skills:

  • Coursework in geometrical optics, physical optics, or interferometry
  • Experience with compiled languages, like C or C++

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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We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Rochester

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