Requisition Number: 72234
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Scope of Position:- This individual will be directly involved with engineers and operators related to the glass handling process and equipment
- Assist Engineering Dept. Heads and Engineers with achieving process objectives, identifying sources of variation, improving processes, and providing support for product developments.
- Responsible for line specific day-to-day operation and executing a small scope continuous improvement or learning opportunity.
- Work reviews with plant leadership will occur mid-summer and end of summer.
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
Day to Day Responsibilities: - Provide engineering expertise for fundamental understanding of manufacturing issues
- Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts
- Provide engineering-level production support to manufacturing operations
- Recommend and implement improvements to processes and equipment
- Lead and/or support projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new technology migrations into the plant
- Work with other team members and departments to ensure that product output at each process step meets or exceeds manufacturing budgets and goals
- We are looking for candidates with a strong level of technical curiosity and deliver creative solutions to technical challenges.
Requirements:- Pending Junior or Senior in Engineering Major (preference for Mechanical, Electrical, or Material Science majors)
- Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May 27th - July 31st, 2026) with a graduation date of December 2026 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.
Required Skills: - Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental understanding through science and engineering skills
- Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
- Ability to use the scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively
- Ability to translate engineering solutions to process requirements that deliver and/or improve performance criteria
- Results oriented and high commitment
- Motivated self-starter with independent learning style
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Desired skills: - Experience with experimental design
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
- Basic knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC / DESGN) methodology
- Process engineering skills (quantitative skills, coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training, technical writing, ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers and managers)
- Innovative and technically curious
- Problem solving and decision making
- Results oriented
- High commitment level
Soft Skills:- Effective communication & presentation skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work on a diverse project team
- Ability to work well in teams
- Strong presentation skills
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.
A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at
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