Controls Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Requisition Number: 71249

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Role Purpose

The engineering intern will work with industrial controls and automated systems. The position will have responsibility for electrical systems documentation, standards verification and technical assistance for immediate process and product problems that impact overall plant performance.  May include installation, start up, commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation and repair of a wide variety of industrial instrumentation, electronic monitoring, metering, controlling, and signaling devices used in production.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in problem solving, to ensure timely resolution of short-term equipment issues, and higher level troubleshooting.
• Provides assistance in creating electrical drawings
• Maintains, updates, and inventories controls parts database
• Documents electrical control systems components throughout the facility
• Develop an understanding of facility controls infrastructure, involving PLC, HMI, and other electrical/controls software and documentation
• May be involved in cost reduction, capacity enhancement, capital equipment and other improvement initiatives.
• Meet all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements
• Follows proper electrical safety procedures

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

Experiences/Education - Required

• Pursing an engineering-related degree in areas such as Electrical, Systems, Industrial or Applied Engineering Technology.
• 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: Manassas, Virginia
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented
• High skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines
• Self-motivated; takes initiative
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Mechanical aptitude to perform day to day tasks

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Creative and innovative
• Experience with MS Visio, AutoCAD