Requisition Number: 71156
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Scope of Position
Provide measurement services and expertise in metrology and measurements for manufacturing / research and development organizations. Apply knowledge of engineering principles in pursuit of developing knowledge and skills in metrology and measurements.
Program Perks:
Competitive salaries Assistance with housing and travel Meaningful project and final project presentation
Intern Activities:
Social and networking opportunities Weekly tech talks Community involvement Responsibilities Assist engineering staff in performance of duties in support of the business. Perform precision measurements of various parts / assemblies relating to fiber optic connectivity using a variety of dimensional metrology and fiber optic measurement instruments including: CMM, coherence scanning optical profilometer, 1D measuring machine, stylus profilometer, various gages and hand tools, insertion loss test equipment, optical microscopes, etc. Design and execute experiments for establishing measurement uncertainty. Design and execute experiments to characterize system capabilities and performance. Perform data analysis including basic statistics (average, max, min, standard deviation, etc.) regression analysis, ANOVA, etc. Modify and create system documentation. Education and Experience Enrolled in BS, MS, or PhD program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or Physics GPA of 3.2 or above, preferred Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May-August 2026) with a graduation date of December 2026 or later Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity. Be willing to work at the posted job location Required Skills Strong desire for technical growth. Understanding of basic metrology principles. Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information. Desired Skills Experience with CMM programming and optical profilometry. Experience with basic metrology equipment (micrometers, height gages, profilometers, etc.) and principles. Experience with measurement uncertainty Experience with the setup and implementation of software and hardware for measurement systems. Experience with fiber optics testing equipment.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.
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