Optical Design Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Fairport, NY, US

Requisition Number: 78092

The company built on breakthroughs. ​

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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.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

Summer engineering intern position to support the manufacturing and engineering of world-class, high-precision optical systems in Corning's Advanced Optics division. The summer intern will work with Corning Fairport’s optical design team to model, tolerance and analyze complex optical systems from concept to completion.

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

BS or MS Candidate, having completed at least three years' higher education.

Coursework in geometrical optics, physical optics, aberration theory and interferometry.

Working knowledge of analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or Visual Basic programming in Excel.

Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Experience with major optical design software desired (e.g. CODE V, Zemax, LightTools, etc.).

Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 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.

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A job that shapes a life.

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