Product Development Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Corning Life Sciences is seeking a design engineering intern to join its Product Development team in Kennebunk, Maine for Summer 2027. This is a hands-on position supporting product development and prototyping in a fast-paced R&D environment. Strong performers may be considered for full-time opportunities upon graduation. The intern will support design engineering, build and test prototypes, document design work and test results, and contribute to project deliverables under the guidance of the Product Development team. The program includes meaningful project work and a final project presentation, along with social and networking opportunities, weekly tech talks, and community involvement.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related engineering or design discipline.
- Completed coursework in mechanical design, product design, materials science, or engineering mechanics.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping methods such as 3D printing, machining, or similar fabrication techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Junior, senior, or graduate-level standing preferred.
- Prior internship, co-op, or undergraduate research experience in a product development or engineering environment.
- Exposure to design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Familiarity with lab documentation or structured product development processes.
- Background or coursework related to life sciences, medical devices, or laboratory instrumentation.
- Portfolio demonstrating hands-on design and prototyping work.
Responsibilities
- Support design engineering activities using SolidWorks, including product and equipment design, documentation, and design iteration cycles.
- Assist in building and testing prototypes using available fabrication resources and lab equipment.
- Document design work, test results, and project progress according to team standards.
- Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions as applicable.
- Contribute to assigned project deliverables under the guidance of the Product Development team.
- Complete assigned project tasks on schedule with increasing independence during the internship.
- Produce and document prototype or design deliverables to team standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- Assistance with housing and travel.
- Meaningful project and final project presentation.
- Social and networking opportunities.
- Weekly tech talks.
- Community involvement.
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Career Level
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