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Materials Development Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

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Date: Feb 4, 2025

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66696

 

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. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

 

Role Purpose

  • Under the supervision of an engineer, assist with projects in the area of cable and/or connectivity materials research and development
  • Conduct testing / experimentation as needed.
  • Under the supervision of an engineer, analyze process data and evaluate process.

 

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

  • Work under the direction of an engineer to take performance data on new processes/findings and communicate effectively to department.
  • Recommend new material/process modifications and procedural changes to improve process performance or development / understanding of new processes.

 

Requirements:  

  • Currently enrolled in BS/MS, MSE (Materials Science and Engineering), MechE, Chemistry
  • 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 Years and Area of Experience:  

  • Previous Internships a plus

Requiremed Skills

  • Understanding of thermoplastics
  • Self starter and capable of working without constant supervision
  • Familiarity with engineering process fundamentals and scientific methodology (e.g. designing and using critical experiments to drive fundamental understanding)
  • Data/statistical analysis skills
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build relationships, work in teams and interact with all levels of the organization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information
  • Results-oriented

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: Hickory

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