Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Corning•Painted Post, NY

39d

About The Position

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 expectationsâ - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,â 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. Corning's Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world. Scope of Position: Under the supervision of a Process Engineer, the accepted candidate will work on projects to support process improvements applied to the Environmental Technologies processes. These projects may include evaluating the impacts of process variables on end product attributes, identifying incoming product attributes that impact the firing process yield, and projects geared at increasing manufacturing throughput through firing process innovation.

Requirements

Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate Level Engineering program; preference for Material Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
To be considered for an internship at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a Bachelor's Degree or higher
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis
Working knowledge or experience with design of experiments (DOE) concepts
Time management and ability to prioritize work
Excellent critical analysis, and logic/reasoning skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management and team members.
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

Understanding or experience with thermodynamic principles
Basic understanding of ceramic sintering process
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Collaboration in a multicultural environment
Willingness to work with your hands
Experience with Six Sigma DMAIC or similar principles

Responsibilities

Work on projects to support process improvements applied to the Environmental Technologies processes.
Evaluate the impacts of process variables on end product attributes
Identify incoming product attributes that impact the firing process yield
Work on projects geared at increasing manufacturing throughput through firing process innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Housing assistance
Meaningful project and final project presentation
Social and networking events
Volunteer opportunities
Community Involvemen
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.