Mechanical Design Intern
US$1,635 – US$3,185 / fortnight base salary
Posted 21 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Mechanical Design Intern - Summer 2027”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Internship
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$1,635 – US$3,185 / fortnight |
|---|
Field of studyMechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology
Study levelBachelor's
Requisition Number: 78102
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
Role Purpose
Corning Advanced Optics in Keene, NH, is an industry leader in the manufacturing of high precision optical systems for Remote Sensing. This is an exciting location with complete in-house design, engineering, fabrication, and testing disciplines.
In this role as a summer engineering intern you will support product design, analysis, and manufacturing of high-precision opto-mechanical systems. This is a dynamic position for an individual to work as part of Corning Advanced Optics’ Aerospace and Defense engineering team to develop custom precision opto-mechanical systems based on Keene’s world-class precision machining core competency.
Primary duties will involve working within multi-discipline project teams to develop, engineer, build, and test new products.
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
Experiences/Education - Required
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology
- Basic understanding of mechanical design practices, mechanical fabrication and assembly techniques.
- High level of technical curiosity and ability to learn, develop, and advance technical skills in mechanical design, precision engineering and opto-mechanical product development.