Intern, Engineering - Summer 2027

Corning•City of Corning, NY

54d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

The Engineering Intern supports engineering, operations, and continuous improvement initiatives at Sullivan Park through data analysis, process evaluation, technical documentation, and process/project-based engineering support. This role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic engineering environment and the opportunity to contribute to efforts that improve efficiency, consistency, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collect, organize, and interpret technical or operational data
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Experience using spreadsheets and other tools for data analysis and reporting
Familiarity with engineering problem-solving, experimental methods, or process evaluation
Basic programming or technical software capability, such as MATLAB, Python, C, or similar tools
Basic familiarity with AI-enabled tools or digital technologies that support analysis, workflow improvement, reporting, or productivity
Willingness to learn how emerging tools, including AI, can be applied responsibly and practically to improve engineering work processes and decision-making

Nice To Haves

Internship, project, laboratory, or other hands-on experience in an engineering or technical environment
Experience supporting technical documentation, risk-based thinking, process analysis, or project execution
Exposure to continuous improvement, process optimization, or structured problem-solving methodologies
Experience reviewing technical drawings, workflows, or system documentation
Experience designing or executing experiments, analyzing results, and summarizing findings in a clear and practical way
Demonstrated ability to present technical findings or recommendations to peers, team members, or leaders
Leadership experience through student organizations, team leadership, or volunteer coordination

Responsibilities

Support engineering and operations teams in analyzing workflows, processes, and system performance
Assist with data collection, organization, and analysis to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
Help develop, update, and maintain technical documentation, reports, and visual tools that support project execution and decision-making
Participate in process improvement and problem-solving initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and standardization
Observe and document current-state processes, operational workflows, and cross-functional handoffs
Support engineering projects through technical review, field verification, and coordination of project-related tasks as needed
Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and other cross-functional partners to support project work and continuous improvement efforts
Present observations, analyses, and recommendations to team members and leadership as appropriate
Follow all applicable safety, quality, and workplace policies, practices, and procedures
Perform all other duties as assigned