Job Description

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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.

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Role Purpose

Support the deployment of modern test equipment in connectivity production lines to improve manufacturing capability, increase capacity, and reduce operational costs. This role offers hands-on experience in optical fiber connectorization processes, troubleshooting, process innovation, and manufacturing engineering, while enabling the intern to apply academic knowledge in a real industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of modern test equipment in connectivity production lines.
• Assist in activities related to increasing manufacturing capability and production capacity.
• Help identify opportunities to reduce operational costs through process and equipment improvements.
• Perform software and hardware troubleshooting for production and test equipment.
• Support data analysis activities to monitor process and equipment performance.
• Participate in process innovation initiatives, including the application of AI / machine learning concepts
• Assist in test profile deployment and validation on manufacturing lines.
• Support documentation, reporting, and follow-up of engineering activities during the internship.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on continuous improvement projects.

Required Skills

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics or Information Technology (IT)
• Basic knowledge of software and hardware troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of electronics and PLC programming / PLC concepts
• Analytical mindset and interest in manufacturing and process improvement.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of statistics and advanced Microsoft Office tools
• Basic knowledge of mechanical design
• Interest or knowledge in machine learning or AI applications in manufacturing
• Ability to analyze data and support engineering decisions.
• Interest in optical fiber connectorization processes and manufacturing engineering.
• Proactive attitude and problem-solving skills.

Impact for Students

• Understanding of optical fiber connectorization processes
• Development of practical skills by applying academic knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing engineering tools, methods, and problem-solving approaches.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, test equipment deployment, and process improvement.
• Experience working on innovation initiatives in a production environment.