Equipment Engineering Intern – Summer

Requisition Number: 72234

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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.

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

• 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.

• Competitive salaries
• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final project presentation

• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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…