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Research and Development Intern, Advanced Optics Development - Summer 2025

Date: Dec 20, 2024

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65993

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.

Role Purpose

The intern will support the development of optical systems, devices, or metrology for Corning’s Advanced Optics business. This intern will use and develop skills in applied classical optics such as sequential and non-sequential raytracing and techniques to characterize optical performance of systems or components.

Key Responsibilities

• The intern will oversee performing suitable background literature searches and executing a research plan

• The intern would serve as an optical engineer on a larger product or metrology development project in collaboration with a diverse cross-functional team primarily in support of our Advanced Optics business

• Project work may include optical design, stray light analysis, or advancing the state of optical metrology techniques

• Learn new techniques and methods as needed to support the project objectives

• Assist in the design of experiments, communicate observations, perform related measurements, collect, and summarize data

• Document results by the end of the summer and give a final presentation of project outputs

Experiences/Education - Required

• Pursuing MS or PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline

• Understanding of classical optics; familiarity with a lens design program; proficient in Matlab

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively convey information

• Experience working in a laboratory setting

• Must be available for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-August 2025 - this is flexible) with a graduation date of December 2025 or later

• Be interested in working for Corning Incorporated after graduation, if a full-time job opportunity becomes available

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Familiarity with SolidWorks

• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams

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.

​Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

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