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Corning Incorporated · 5 hours ago

Measurements Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

positionHickory, NC, US, 28601
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Corning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking a Measurements Engineering Intern to provide measurement services and expertise in metrology and measurements for manufacturing and research and development organizations.

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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

Qualification

Metrology principlesCMM programmingOptical profilometryMeasurement uncertaintyFiber optics testingAnalytical problem-solvingOrganizational skillsIndependent workVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Enrolled in BS, MS, or PhD program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or Physics
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
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

Preferred

GPA of 3.2 or above, preferred
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

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Assistance with housing and travel
Meaningful project and final project presentation
Social and networking opportunities
Weekly tech talks
Community involvement

Company

Corning Incorporated

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Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
dateFounded in 1851
location
Corning, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.corning.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
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Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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