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About the Role
The intern will support the development of new and exciting optical fiber connectivity design, fabrication, and measurement technologies. They will analyze optical physics underlying experiments, compare results with published literature, and present a final report. The intern will be encouraged to innovate and explore new ways to achieve desired physical and optical attributes.
Responsibilities
- Perform literature searches and set up and execute a development plan.
- Learn new techniques and methods as needed to support project objectives.
- Assist in the design of experiments, communicate observations, perform measurements, collect, and summarize data.
- Work with scientists to plan and carry out required experiments to advance progress against project objectives.
- Prepare test specimens, operate test equipment, assist with non-standard experimentation and methods development, troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
- Document all aspects of the work and use documentation for the end-of-summer presentation.
Requirements
- Pursuing MS or PhD in Optics, Optical Physics, Physics, Optical Engineering, or similar discipline with data analysis skills.
- Relevant job experience is a plus.
- Ability to develop hypotheses and experimental plans.
- Ability to gather and analyze experimental and theoretical results to determine validity.
- Ability to organize and report findings.
- Thorough understanding of optical characteristics of fiber optic systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information.
- Experience working in a research lab, building relationships and interacting effectively with a team.
- Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Interest in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
- Willingness to work at the posted job location.
- This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Skills
- Precision opto-mechanical design tolerancing and analysis
- Lab experience in fiber optic processes like splicing
- Application of database organization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to analysis of large data sets and images
Location
- Posted job location
Work Type
- Internship
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- MS or PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Housing assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Social and networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community Involvement
About the Company
- Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
- Technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines.
Equal Opportunity
- We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
- Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
- Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.