Controls Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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. The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
Requirements
- Pending Junior or Senior in Electrical Engineering Major
- Minimum GPA of 3.3
- Motivated self-starter with independent learning style
- Knowledge of control system theory (PID control, alarming, frequency analysis, control schematics)
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with a modern programming language and design (MATLAB, C, C#, Python)
- Familiarization with sensor technologies and their implementation
- Domestic Travel between Harrodsburg, KY and Corning, NY.
Nice To Haves
- Process engineering skills (quantitative skills, coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training, technical writing, ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers and managers)
- Innovative and technically curious
- Problem solving and decision making
- Results oriented
- High commitment level
- Familiarization with IEC 1131 programming languages (ladder, ST, FBD, SFC, IL)
- Effective communication & presentation skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work on a diverse project team
- Ability to work well in teams
- Strong presentation skills
Responsibilities
- This individual will be directly involved with engineers and technologists in learning the melting, forming, or glass handling processes.
- Duties will include assisting Engineering Dept. Heads and Engineers with projects in the plant.
- A final review will occur with plant senior leadership in mid- summer.
- Work will include project and process activities. These activities will focus on a multitude of control technologies, including robotics, motion control, vision, and PAC/PLC.
- We are looking for candidates with a strong level of technical curiosity who are able to deliver creative solutions to technical challenges.
- Applicants should have the ability to work in a team-based environment and also be able to participate as an individual contributor.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Assistance with housing and travel
- Meaningful project and final project presentation
- Social and networking opportunities
- Weekly tech talks
- Community involvement
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
- Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
