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Testing and Qualifications Lab Intern - Summer 2025

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Date: Nov 23, 2024

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64836

 

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

The intern will develop methodologies for design and characterization of fiber optics products and apply state-of-the art experimental/ theoretical and skills to technical problems.

 

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

Responsibilities

  • Design, build and automate optical systems
  • Develop and implement Labview software for measurement systems
  • Develop tools for data analysis
  • Document test methodologies and test results
  • Develop and implement methodologies to optimize measurement performance

Education and Experience

  • Completion of junior year in Electrical Engineering, Optics or Physics. Graduate students in the same disciplines will be preferable.
  • The candidate must have completed a minimum of two courses in Optics or Fiber Optics
  • Relevant experience a plus
  • 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

Requirements

  • Background in optics or optical engineering, Optical Metrology preferred
  • Programming skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

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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: Hickory

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