Scope of Position

Under the supervision of a Process Engineer, the accepted candidate will work on projects to support process improvements applied to the Environmental Technologies processes. These projects may include evaluating the impacts of process variables on end product attributes, identifying incoming product attributes that impact the firing process yield, and projects geared at increasing manufacturing throughput through firing process innovation.

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

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate Level Engineering program; preference for Material Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• To be considered for an internship at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. You must also have a current cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis
• Working knowledge or experience with design of experiments (DOE) concepts
• Time management and ability to prioritize work
• Excellent critical analysis, and logic/reasoning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management and team members
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Role requires regular walking and/or standing, must be able to walk/stand 8-hours per day
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) 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

Desired Skills

• Understanding or experience with thermodynamic principles
• Basic understanding of ceramic sintering process
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaboration in a multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with your hands
• Experience with Six Sigma DMAIC or similar principles

Soft Skills

• Communication/Team/Leadership
• Open and engaging to effectively collaborate with others
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to handle ambiguity to get results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technical curiosity
• Flexibility This position does not support immigration sponsorship

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time

40+ hours, Monday – Friday. Typically 8-5, some flexibility is available and may be required