R&D Glass Melting Process - Summer Intern 2027

Corning•City of Corning, NY

2d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

Corning is seeking a summer intern to investigate how glass melting conditions influence optical performance. Working alongside glass melting scientists and engineers, the intern will support glass development for emerging businesses, consumer mobile electronic devices, and display applications. The position offers hands-on experience with glass melting, experimental design, root-cause investigation, data interpretation, and scientific communication, as well as collaboration with scientists and technicians to meet project milestones. The internship lasts 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–August 2027). The intern will present findings to the capability group and broader scientific community at a Sullivan Park poster session before the internship ends. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. Starting pay is determined by geographic location, nature of the position, and year in school.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have rising junior or senior standing at the start of the internship.
Pursue a degree in Materials Science, Glass Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another physics- or chemistry-based science or engineering discipline.
Be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–August 2027).
Have a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Be interested in working for Corning, Inc. after graduation if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
Be willing to work at the posted job location.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct laboratory glass melting experiments, with a possible opportunity to support pilot-scale trials.
Investigate sources of inclusions—unwanted gaseous or solid defects in glass—and how inclusions and other process factors affect product attributes such as optical transmission.
Analyze experimental and glass characterization data to connect melting conditions with glass quality.
Document methods, results, and findings so the team can build on the experiments.
Present findings to the capability group and broader scientific community through a Sullivan Park poster session before the internship ends.