Requisition Number: 65023

 

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. 

 

Scope of Position

The co-op student will engage in hands-on experimental work to explore the contact damage and fatigue resistance of oxide glasses and colloidal materials.  The student will be expected to learn new experimental techniques, analyze data, and document/present findings.  The goal is to have the student eventually develop their own hypotheses and take full ownership of their project.  Results will contribute to Corning’s fundamental understanding of oxide glass and colloidal material behavior.

 

The Co-Op experience will run from January to June 2025.

 

Program Perks:

Competitive salaries Assistance with housing and travel Meaningful project and final project presentation Day to Day Responsibilities Work independently and on a team researching the mechanical properties of glass and colloidal materials Utilize or build new experimental setups for collecting data Analyze and organize data and document findings Present findings to the broader community of Corning scientists Experimental characterization of slow crack growth in oxide glasses Critical thinking and sense of ownership over work performed Requirements

Education:

Junior or Senior status in a mechanical, materials, or a closely related engineering program at a college or university Must be available between January and June 2025

 

Required Years and Area of Experience:

No prior experience required.  Previous industrial experience is a plus

 

Required Skills:

Currently enrolled as a full-time student in mechanical, materials, or a closely related engineering program at a college, or university Basic understanding of mechanical properties of materials (i.e., course in Materials Science for Engineers, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, knowledge of a stress-strain curve, etc.) Strong desire to perform hands-on experiments and solve fundamental and applied problems in glass science and glass fracture Desire to break glass and learn basic fractography Experience in performing hands-on experiments in a laboratory setting (there may have been an experimental component to a course taken) Knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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.

 

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.