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Mechanical Design Intern - Summer 2026

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Date: Dec 19, 2025

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72330

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

                                                          

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​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.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

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 

 

Purpose of Position:

This internship provides hands-on engineering experience supporting the design, development, and improvement of equipment used in the manufacturing of glass substrates for mobile consumer electronics. This role will contribute to project teams by applying engineering principles to solve challenging problems in areas such as 3D CAD modeling, design analysis, and detailed drawing generation. This role is ideal for a highly motivated student eager to learn, contribute creative solutions, and gain practical experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on advanced manufacturing.

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

Responsabilities:

  • Work with state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for the development and production of glass substrates for use in mobile consumer electronics.
  • Work will include project and design activities including 3D CAD modeling, running design calculations, and generating detailed drawings.
  • Strong level of technical curiosity and can deliver creative solutions to technical challenges.
  • Work in a team-based environment and participate as an individual contributor.
  • Process equipment design and drawing detailing.
  • Interacting with domestic and international operation teams

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • 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.

Required Skills:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with CAD Software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) and FEA tools (ANSYS, COMSOL).
  • Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to manage changing priorities.
  • Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Must be a self-starter, able to work in team environment and motivate others.

Desired Skills:

  • Technical writing, ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers, and managers.
  • Innovative and technically curious, problem solving and decisions making.
  • Results oriented.
  • High commitment level.

 

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.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

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.

 

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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