Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2025
Apply now »Date: Nov 19, 2024
Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 65548
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 Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.
Scope of Position
- Work as part of the Engineering Department on various projects supporting the manufacturing site. The Intern will work on individual and team projects. Improve product, process and/or equipment performance (cost, quality and service).
- Improve product, process and/or equipment performance (cost, quality and service).
- Provide solutions for increased process selects, increased material utilization, decreased costs, and improvement to product quality by planning, organizing and implementing projects.
Program Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Housing assistance
- Meaningful project and final project presentation
Intern Activities:
- Social and networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community Involvement
Education and Experience:
- Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate Level Engineering program; preference for Material Science, Ceramics, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
- To be considered for an internship at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. You must also have a current cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale).
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis
- Working knowledge or experience with design of experiments (DOE) concepts
- Time management and ability to prioritize work
- Excellent critical analysis, and logic/reasoning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management and team members.
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Desired Skills:
- Understanding or experience with thermodynamic principles
- Basic understanding of ceramic sintering process
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaboration in a multicultural environment
- Willingness to work with your hands
- Experience with Six Sigma DMAIC or similar principles
Soft Skills:
- Communication/Team/Leadership
- Open and engaging to effectively collaborate with others
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to handle ambiguity to get results
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Technical curiosity
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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