Intern, Engineering Services - Summer 2027

Corning•Charlotte, NC

59d•$42,510 - $82,810

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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Requirements

Enrolled in an ABET accredited college engineering program, preferably with 2-3 years completed.
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to influence decision-making.
An effective communicator through presentations, written, and verbal messages.
Candidate should possess sound mechanical intuition and PC computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to manage tasks effectively in an actively changing environment.
Results oriented with a high commitment level to task completion.
Work effectively as both an individual performer and a team player.
Must be detailed oriented and conscientious.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Proactive, demonstrated ability to take the lead and influence the outcome.
Eager to take on additional responsibilities outside normal scope of position.
Ability to listen, make wise decisions and act with little direction.
Ability to organize and coordinate work schedule and duties.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Technical writing ability, with emphasis on effective presentation of detailed concepts.
Knowledge of construction and project planning procedures
Some related work experience and/or military background in telecommunications.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with peers and customers that earns their trust and respect.
Proficient at conflict management, creating “win – win” solutions.

Responsibilities

Support Engineering Services by gaining hands-on experience in technical operations, customer support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Provide practical exposure to field projects, product evaluation, fiber optic network support, and process improvement initiatives while developing the foundational skills required for a successful engineering career.
Learn how to support both internal and external customers, support a field project, take training classes, and interact with multiple disciplines within the organization.
Complete Level 1 of our 3-phase training program for Field Engineers.
Own a project that will support a critical business function within Engineering Services.
Learn to splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic networks.
Conduct product evaluations on Corning products.
Contribute to process improvement opportunities as they are presented.
Present your final summer project to the necessary team leads and prepare to effectively hand over.