Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Corning’s Life Sciences segment develops, manufactures, and supplies scientific laboratory products, drawing on expertise in materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry, and biology to improve productivity and support drug discovery. The Process Engineering Intern applies engineering principles and practices to technical assignments and projects that improve product, process, or equipment performance in cost, quality, and service. The role plans and implements projects to improve process performance, material utilization, costs, and product quality. The internship is for 10 weeks during Summer 2027, from May 26 through July 30. The position is based in Durham, North Carolina, and includes a meaningful project and final project presentation, along with social and networking opportunities, weekly technology talks, and community involvement. Corning provides assistance with housing and travel. The posting states that this position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a four-year engineering degree.
- Be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May 26–July 30, 2026, as written in the posting).
- Have an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Be interested in working for Corning after graduation if offered a full-time job opportunity.
- Be willing to work in Durham, North Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Have completed at least one semester of core engineering coursework.
- GPA greater than 3.0.
Responsibilities
- Assist with problem solving and timely resolution of short-term process issues and higher-level troubleshooting.
- Provide cost and schedule updates for assigned projects.
- Apply engineering and manufacturing knowledge and lead a project to identify root causes and implement permanent solutions.
- Recommend and implement permanent solutions to long-term performance issues and improve existing and new technologies.
- Meet Environmental, Safety and Health requirements.
- Develop knowledge of materials, processes, and/or equipment in focused manufacturing or engineering areas.
- Modify existing process settings through rigorous experimental design to continuously improve process performance.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- Assistance with housing and travel.
- Meaningful project and final project presentation.
- Social and networking opportunities.
- Weekly tech talks.
- Community involvement.
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Career Level
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