Equipment Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Scope of Position:

• 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.

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

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Required Skills:

• 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

Desired skills:

• 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 skills, coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training, technical writing, ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers and managers)
• Innovative and technically curious
• Problem solving and decision making
• Results oriented
• High commitment level

Soft Skills:

• Effective communication & presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work on a diverse project team
• Ability to work well in teams
• Strong presentation skills