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Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

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Date: Oct 16, 2025

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27712

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71323

 

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 

Role Purpose

In this intern role, you will assist the plant engineering team in their day-to-day activities on established and new production equipment. We look for you to support the plant engineering team and perform various activities that range from monitoring process performance, troubleshooting issues on the line, analyzing data sets, and presenting such learning. You will also assist the team in characterizing new equipment performance and documentation of the process. Work will include project and process activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will work in a team-based environment and participate as an individual contributor.
  • Work under the direction of an engineer to:
    • Become familiar with manufacturing equipment and processes.
    • Develop experimental plans, assist with preparation, data collection and analysis.
    • Support sample collection, measurements/inspections and processing.
    • Support equipment debug and troubleshooting operations.

 

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

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Pursuing a degregree in 4-year Engineering disciplines such as: Material Science, Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Pending Junior or Senior Engineering major. 
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May 27-July 31, 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 in Durham, North Carolina
  • Innovative and technically curious.
  • Problem solving and decision making.
  • Results oriented with a high commitment level.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Process engineering skills (quantitative skills, ability to leverage mechanical understanding to “read” a process, coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training).
  • Technical writing.
  • Ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers and managers.
  • Effective communication & presentation skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work on diverse project team.
  • We are looking for an applicant with a strong level of technical curiosity and who can deliver creative solutions to technical challenges.

 

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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