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Controls Intern - Summer 2025

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Date: Oct 24, 2024

Location: Harrodsburg, KY, US, 40330

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64917

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 


Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.

 

Scope of Position:

  • This individual will be directly involved with engineers and technologists in learning the melting, forming, or glass handling processes.

  • Duties will include assisting Engineering Dept. Heads and Engineers with projects in the plant.

  • A final review will occur with plant senior leadership in mid- summer.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Harrodsburg houses state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for the development and production of glass substrates for use in hand-held devices.

  • Work will include project and process activities. These activities will focus on a multitude of control technologies, including robotics, motion control, vision, and PAC/PLC.

  • We are looking for candidates with a strong level of technical curiosity who are able to deliver creative solutions to technical challenges.

  • Applicants should have the ability to work in a team-based environment and also be able to participate as an individual contributor.

 

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:

  • Pending Junior or Senior in Electrical Engineering Major

  • Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-August 2025) with a graduation date of December 2025 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

 

Required Skills:

  • Motivated self-starter with independent learning style

  • Knowledge of control system theory (PID control, alarming, frequency analysis, control schematics)

  • Experience with a modern programming language and design (MATLAB, C, C#, Python)

  • Familiarization with sensor technologies and their implementation

 

Desired skills:

  • Process engineering skills (quantitative skills, coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training, technical writing, ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers and managers)

  • Familiarization with IEC 1131 programming languages (ladder, ST, FBD, SFC, IL)

  • Minimum GPA of 3.3 preferred

 

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.

 

​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: Lexington

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