Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

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 s