Precision Glass Forming, R & D Intern - Summer 2027

Corning•City of Corning, NY

7d•$42,510 - $82,810•Onsite

About The Position

Join a cross-functional R&D team at Sullivan Park working on precision glass forming for new optical fiber products. The intern will analyze process data, turn it into clear insights, and advance a technical initiative. The summer ends with a completed project and a final presentation. The internship includes competitive salaries, assistance with housing and travel, a meaningful project, and a final project presentation. Intern activities include social and networking opportunities, weekly tech talks, and community involvement. The position is onsite at Sullivan Park from June through August 2027, with a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No travel is expected. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
Available full-time and onsite at Sullivan Park from June through August 2027.
Experience analyzing data and creating graphs in Excel or a comparable tool, through coursework, projects, or lab work.
Interprets technical data and draws supported conclusions.
Presents technical findings clearly to engineers and project stakeholders.
Collaborates with a cross-functional team to deliver shared project outcomes.
Takes ownership of a technical initiative and tracks it to completion with mentor guidance.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in heat transfer.
Coursework in materials science, chemistry, or related topics.
Experience with JMP or other statistical analysis tools.
Prior research, lab, or hands-on project experience.
Exposure to glass, ceramics, or fiber processing.

Responsibilities

Support precision glass forming development for new optical fiber products.
Analyze experimental and process data to identify trends and inform technical decisions.
Build graphs and visual summaries that communicate results to engineers and project stakeholders.
Drive a defined technical initiative from planning through completion, with guidance from a mentor.
Work with cross-functional team members to gather inputs, run experiments, and review results.
Document methods, findings, and recommendations.
Present project results to the team at the end of the internship.
Complete the assigned precision glass forming project.
Deliver a final presentation of methods, data, results, and recommended next steps.
Hand off documentation and data so the team can continue the work.