Product Development Engineer Intern

Role Purpose

Corning Life Sciences (CLS) is seeking a design engineering intern to join the Product Development team in Kennebunk, Maine for Summer 2027. This is a hands-on role supporting real product development and prototyping work within a fast-paced R&D environment. Strong performers may be considered for full-time opportunities upon graduation.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support design engineering activities using SolidWorks, contributing to product design, equipment design, documentation, and designing iteration cycles
• Assist in building and testing prototypes using available fabrication resources and lab equipment
• Document design work, test results, and project progress in accordance with team standards
• Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions as applicable
• Contribute to assigned project deliverables under the guidance of the Product Development team

Experiences/Education - Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related engineering or design discipline
• Completed coursework in mechanical design, product design, materials science, or engineering mechanics
• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Hands-on experience with prototyping methods such as 3D printing, machining, or similar fabrication techniques

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Junior, senior, or graduate-level standing preferred
• Prior internship, co-op, or undergraduate research experience in a product development or engineering environment
• Exposure to design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
• Familiarity with lab documentation or structured product development processes
• Background or coursework related to life sciences, medical devices, or laboratory instrumentation
• Portfolio demonstrating hands-on design and prototyping work

Success Measures / Summer Outcomes

• Assigned project tasks completed on schedule with increasing independence over the course of the internship
• Prototype or design deliverable(s) produced and documented to team standards
• Engineering and design fundamentals applied effectively to real product development challenges
• Potential for full-time consideration actively evaluated by end of internship

• Applies design engineering fundamentals to translate concepts into testable prototypes
• Communicates technical findings clearly in written and verbal formats with cross-functional team members
• Manages time and tasks independently within a team-based R&D environment
• Adapts effectively when project priorities shift, as is common in an R&D setting

Work Conditions / Travel / Schedule

• On-site, Kennebunk, ME
• Standard business hours; approximately [10–12 weeks], Summer 2027
• Lab and prototyping environment; standard PPE may be required