IT Intern, AI/ML & Automation - Summer 2026

Requisition Number: 71336

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.  

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Scope of the Position: The AI/ML intern will support the development of machine learning models and AI solutions that address real-world business challenges. They will collaborate with data scientists and engineers to preprocess data, experiment with algorithms, and fine-tune models to improve performance and scalability. Through hands-on projects, the intern will gain practical experience in applying AI/ML techniques while contributing innovative ideas to drive the team's success.

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

The AI/ML intern will focus on developing applied generative AI solutions for businesses, leveraging AI techniques to address real-world challenges. Their tasks will include preprocessing and exploring raw datasets to prepare them for machine learning workflows, ensuring data quality through cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering. They will also contribute to the automation of processes through CI/CD pipelines, experiment with various algorithms, train models, and evaluate performance.  Additionally, the intern will support the development of intuitive user interfaces that enhance accessibility and usability of AI solutions, and will document processes and findings through visualizations and reports to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders and team members.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in software engineering, computer science, machine learning or similar
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Relevant experience a plus

Required Skills

• The AI/ML intern role requires a strong foundation in machine learning, data science, and programming, with proficiency in languages such as Python
• A solid understanding of key machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation metrics, and algorithm optimization, is essential
• Experience with data preprocessing techniques, such as cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering, as well as familiarity with libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn, is highly valued. Knowledge of generative AI models and frameworks, such as GPT, Claude or similar
• Familiarity with automation through CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes, and an understanding of version control systems like Git for streamlining workflows
• Additionally, skills in developing user interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, or Flask will be beneficial to ensure the accessibility and usability of AI solutions
• Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are also necessary to contribute effectively to cross-functional teams and deliver impactful results

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.  

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.