Optical Fiber Intern Engineer - Summer 2025

Requisition Number: 63722

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.

Purpose: As a part of an engineering team, utilize fundamental understanding to complete key project deliverables in manufacturing or technology development groups.

Scope of Position: Support technology development by using engineering principles to improve manufacturing equipment and processes, improve products or to design, build, & evaluate prototypes. Analyze data to develop product, process, or equipment improvements. Give recommendations for improvements, present findings, and document work. Actively engage with cross-functional project teams to solve problems efficiently and effectively with the objective of meeting project requirements.

Responsibilities:

• While participating in a team environment, own key project objectives critical to Corning’s success.
• Interface with various engineering and operations groups to understand potential impact of product, equipment, and process changes.
• Ensure communication is established to address concerns and obtain assistance/buy-in.
• Review performance data on new processes/findings and effectively draw conclusions.
• Communicate effectively to personnel at various levels up to and including the staff level.

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in BS/MS Electrical/Mechanical/Materials/Chemical or related engineering major
• Enrolled in an Engineering program
• 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:

• 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
• Working knowledge or experience with design of experiments (DOE) concepts

Desired Skills:

• Collaboration in a multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with your hands
• Experience with Six Sigma DMAIC or similar principles

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to handle ambiguity to get results
• Technical curiosity
• Flexibility
• Time management and ability to prioritize work
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Hours of work:

• 8am-5pm
• additional hours/weekends when needed to meet project objectives 

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.