Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Corning•Canton, NY

38d

About The Position

Summer engineering intern position to support the manufacturing and engineering of world-class, high-precision manufacturing systems. This is a dynamic position for an individual to work as part of Corning Advanced Optics' division engineering team. Focus will be on new designs for precision mechanical assemblies, optimizing fabrication and modern manufacturing methods.

Requirements

Enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program
Coursework in Mechanical Engineering/Technology, or Engineering Science.
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of engineering tools such as Solidworks, MATLAB, or Visual Basic programming in Excel.

Responsibilities

Completion of entry-level mechanical design tasks
Coordinating repairs with skilled trades personnel
Using basic engineering techniques to support production lines within the plant environment.

Benefits

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.

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