Mechanical Engineering Intern Jobs in Rochester, NY

Requisition Number: 74599

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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.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​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. And so much more.​   

Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Purpose of Position:

The Mechanical Analysis Engineer supports the product design and development of precision optical assemblies subjected to environments associated with ground, flight, and space vehicles. The role uses finite element analysis (FEA) and other analytical methods to evaluate structural integrity and performance against requirements, inform design decisions, and support verification.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical analysis supporting optical assemblies for survival environments, including random vibration, mechanical shock, temperature extremes, and thermal shock
• Evaluate failure modes, including bolted joint slip, ductile material yielding, brittle material fracture, fatigue damage, and bonded joint integrity
• Evaluate operational performance, including elastic and thermo-elastic deformation, heat transfer impacts, and dynamic response
• Define assumptions, margins, and recommendations that are traceable to requirements and suitable for design decisions
• Support verification testing and development experiments
• Participate in internal and customer technical reviews, presenting methods, assumptions, results, and conclusions clearly
• Collaborate closely with mechanical design engineers, optical engineers, and customers during development

Education & Experience (Required):

• Minimum Education - BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent
• Five + years of applied mechanical analysis experience using FEA and other analytical methods to support product development decisions
• Experience supporting hardware development and verification testing (including test execution support and requirements-driven reporting)

Tools / Software (Required):

• Proficiency with at least one mainstream structural FEA tool

Work Location (Required):

Onsite-in Keene, NH, or Fairport, NY

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel to other Corning sites or customer sites.

Required Skills:

• Organized, meticulous attention to detail, self-starter, and motivated
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and oral technical communication
• Ability to work well in a team
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)

Desired / Preferred:

• Experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems (e.g., stability-sensitive structures, tight alignment/tolerance requirements)
• Proficiency with Nastran or Ansys software
• Experience correlating structural models to test data
• Ability to work with export-controlled information (e.g., CUI/ITAR) in accordance with applicable requirements

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,227.00 - $130,938.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. 

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.