Role Purpose
As a part of an engineering team, utilize fundamental understanding to complete key project deliverables in optical fiber manufacturing or technology development groups.
Scope of Position:
- Use scientific method to design and conduct testing/experimentation to collect required data.
- Analyze process data to develop product, process, or equipment improvements.
- Give recommendation for improvements, present findings, and document work.
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
- 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.
Experiences/Education - Required
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls or related fields
- Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May-August 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
- Relevent experience is a plus
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
- Knowledge of basic electronics and circuit design
- Python, C/C++ or Visual Basic a plus
Preferred Skills
- Experience programming HMI/SCADA(iFix), PLC (Allen Bradley Studio 5000)
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
