Mechanical Reliability Intern - Summer 2027

Corning•City of Corning, NY

6d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Mechanical Testing intern will support a reliability study of brittle materials, focusing on component-level testing including Ring on Ring, Four Point Bend, Digital Imaging Correlation (DIC), and Failure Mode Analysis. Under the guidance of technical staff, the intern will review literature, characterize materials, support reliability testing, develop hypotheses, and correlate observed behavior with measured materials. The intern will conduct component-level testing on mechanically advantaged thin glass materials and DIC on system-level consumer electronic products and pucks, including analysis of strain and stress data. The position also involves designing and executing experiments, characterizing brittle glass-based multi-material systems using available laboratory methods, documenting results, supporting reliability testing, and conducting Failure Mode Analysis. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The stated pay range is $1,635.00–$3,185.00 biweekly; starting pay is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an advanced degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience debugging mechanical test methodologies with attention to detail.
Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures, experimental protocols, and data-documentation practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn hands-on laboratory techniques.
Ability to organize, analyze, and communicate experimental results clearly in written and verbal formats.
Ability to work collaboratively with scientists and engineers while independently completing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Digital Imaging Correlation (DIC).
Experience with materials characterization or mechanical testing, mechanics of materials, strength testing, and Weibull analysis.
Optical microscopy experience.
Familiarity with experimental design and data analysis.
Experience using spreadsheets and data-analysis tools to organize and analyze experimental data.
Knowledge of experimental mechanics of brittle materials, including glasses or ceramics.

Responsibilities

Conduct component-level testing on mechanically advantaged thin glass materials.
Conduct Digital Imaging Correlation (DIC) on system-level consumer electronic products and pucks, and analyze strain and stress data.
Design and execute experiments.
Characterize brittle, glass-based multi-material systems using available laboratory methods and accurately document results.
Support reliability testing and conduct Failure Mode Analysis.
Review literature, develop hypotheses, and correlate observed behavior with measured materials.