About the role#
As a Mechanical Reliability Intern for Summer 2027, you will support a reliability study of brittle materials. You will work under the guidance of technical staff to develop hypotheses, review literature, and characterize materials. This role involves correlating observed behavior with measured material properties and documenting your findings throughout the project.
What you'll do#
- Perform component level testing, including Ring on Ring and Four Point Bend methods.
- Conduct Digital Imaging Correlation (DIC) on system-level consumer electronic products and test pucks.
- Design and execute experiments to characterize brittle, glass-based multi-material systems.
- Analyze stress and strain data collected during testing.
- Conduct Failure Mode Analysis and support broader reliability testing efforts.
- Document all experimental results and communicate findings to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an advanced degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with mechanical test methodologies and debugging testing setups.
- Familiarity with DIC, materials characterization, and optical microscopy.
- Knowledge of the mechanics of materials, strength testing, and Weibull analysis.
- Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures and experimental protocols.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data-analysis tools and spreadsheets.
- Ability to work collaboratively with scientists and engineers.
Location & details#
- Location: Corning, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $1,635.00 to $3,185.00 biweekly, depending on location, position, and year in school.
- Note: This position does not provide immigration sponsorship.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated operates as a manufacturer in the glass, ceramics, and concrete sectors. Founded in 1851, the company maintains its headquarters in Corning, New York. It employs over 22,000 people across its global operations. The firm focuses on optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive components, and life sciences equipment.
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