Mechanical/Materials Engineer - Mechanics (CO-OP) - Corning, NY

Job Description
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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
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
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.