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Controls Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

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Date: Sep 6, 2024

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64650

 

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 Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.


We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

 

Scope of Position

This internship position will offer a highly motivated, technically curious, self-starter the opportunity to participate in a team to complete an advanced automation controls training platform.  This role will contribute to the setup, programming and documentation of the Digital Factory Lab training platform.

Key Tasks

  • Maintenance and organization of the lab space.
  • Coordinate with leadership for the various stage gates of the project.
  • Teamwork to accomplish objectives.
  • Mechanical assembly of the lab bench.
  • Wiring of the associated equipment to the controls and sensors.
  • Design and 3D printing of sensor brackets, etc.
  • Learning the safe/proper use of the robots and conveyors.
  • Participation in the design and programming of the control systems.
  • Participation in demonstrations and presentations of the project to Leadership.
  • Continuous documentation describing the outcome of projects/experiments.
  • Participation in the development of new training materials and course outlines which leverage the training platform.
  • Final presentation at the conclusion of the internship.

Required Skills

  • Technical curiosity
  • Basic Electrical/Mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic programming skills (any language)
  • Organized & Flexible
  • Communications
  • 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

Education:

  • Minimum of 2+ years working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering and Computer Science/Engineering

Competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors)

1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Execute Strategy
3. Manage Self
4. Mobilize and Develop People
5. Functional/Technical Skills
6. Culture Fit

 

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.

 

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

 

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.


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