Process Development Intern - Summer 2027

Corning•Hickory, NC

6d•$72,744 - $100,023

About The Position

Corning’s Optical Communications segment develops optical-based communications products and solutions for carrier and enterprise networks. This internship focuses on development engineering to advance optical fiber connectivity innovation. The intern will work in a team on a workstream within an ongoing project, collaborating closely with engineers, technicians, and internal and external subject matter experts to develop process methods and technologies for fiber optic termination. The role involves applying the scientific method, design of experiments, and statistical tools to evaluate process and equipment concepts. The intern will configure or modify laboratory systems, set up measurement systems and mechanical apparatus, conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and prepare test reports. They will interpret results and recommend immediate actions, longer-term corrective actions, and follow-up experiments, while helping maintain and improve a safe work environment. The internship is for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 and includes a meaningful project with a final presentation, plus social, networking, technical-talk, and community-involvement activities. Housing and travel assistance are offered. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Pursuing a BS in an engineering field; preferably a rising junior or senior studying mechanical, electrical, materials science, or chemical engineering.
Available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Interested in working for Corning after graduation if offered a full-time position.
Willing to work at the posted job location.
Demonstrated problem-solving techniques and applied mechanical aptitude.
Ability to clearly express technical ideas.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work in teams.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

CAD experience; Pro Engineer is a plus.
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
Ability to perform complex data analysis using MS Excel (SPC) or statistical software such as JMP or Minitab.
Familiarity with fiber optic theory.

Responsibilities

Work with engineers and technicians to design and develop process methods and technologies for fiber optic termination.
Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts.
Apply statistical tools and use scientific-method and design-of-experiments approaches to solve problems.
Support projects evaluating process and equipment concepts by configuring and modifying lab-based systems.
Define and execute experimental plans, including equipment setup, experimentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of test reports.
Review and interpret data and recommend immediate actions, long-term corrective actions, and follow-up experiments.
Maintain and improve a safe work environment.
Present the final project.