Product Development Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Corning•Keller, TX

1d•$72,744 - $100,023

About The Position

Corning is seeking a Product Development Engineer Intern to innovate and design optical connectors, adapters, and other fiber-optic telecommunications products. The role involves generating mechanical design concepts, modeling them with 3D CAD software, and analyzing designs through virtual methods and physical prototypes. The intern will collaborate with development engineers, perform computer-based analyses and physical experiments, prototype concepts using tools such as 3D printers, and document and present their work. The program is 10 weeks during Summer 2027, between May and August. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. Mechanical Engineering program and have a graduation date of December 2027 or later. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a B.S. or M.S. Mechanical Engineering student.
Experience using 3D CAD software.
Scientific curiosity and an innovative mindset.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organization, planning, and time-management skills.
Self-motivated, positive attitude, flexibility, and committed work ethic.
Available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–August 2027).
Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Interested in working for Corning after graduation if offered a full-time position.
Willingness to work at the posted job location.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with development engineers to design product components in CAD.
Perform computer-based analysis, such as finite element analysis, dimensional tolerancing, and data statistics.
Prototype concepts using a variety of tools, such as 3D printing.
Perform physical experiments to evaluate concepts.
Document designs and findings in written reports.
Present work verbally.