Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

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Date: Oct 30, 2024

Location: Glendale, AZ, US, 85301

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65430

 

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 engineering intern position to support the development of Micro Wave products and improvement of related manufacturing processes. This is a dynamic position for an individual to work as part of Corning Advanced Optics’ mechanical design team. Focus will be to work on new designs for RF Microwave connectors, optimizing fabrication and metrology methods. Responsibilities may include mechanical design/engineering, new product introduction, process development / process control, design of experiments, modeling / analysis support of RF interconnect designs.

 

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 Mechanical, Optical, Manufacturing, or Engineering Science
  • Coursework in Mechanical, Optical, Manufacturing, or Engineering Science.
  • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of engineering tools such as Creo, Solidworks, MATLAB, or Visual Basic programming in Excel.
  • 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

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.

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: Phoenix

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