Research and Development Intern - Metrology Software Engineer - Advanced Optics - Summer 2025

Requisition Number: 66030

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Role Purpose

The position will be working with AO’s Component Metrology Development team on an advanced Metrology system including hardware, python & C++ desktop applications, front end UI design, data visualization, databases, and statistics.  The intern position will be involved with developing a software feature for automated validation and testing routines to characterize statistical performance of the metrology system.

Key Responsibilities

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 a STEM field, including computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering.
• Experience with software development in Python.
• Experience or interest in working with hardware such as cameras and motors.
• Applicants should be capable of writing robust maintainable code, unit and integration tests and be familiar with using Git.
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-August 2025) with a graduation date of December 2025 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
• Candidate should have a growth mindset, interested to learn skills outside of the field in CS

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Familiarity with python numerical and scientific libraries – pyqt6, Numpy, Scipy, Skimage, pandas, OpenCV. 
• Math Aptitude – understanding of Statistics, Fourier transforms, orthogonal polynomial

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.

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 

Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  

Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 

Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.  

Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.