Raw Material Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Raw Material Engineering Intern will support the Corning Environmental Technologies Raw Material Engineering team in advancing raw material qualification, supply assurance, and cost reduction across a global manufacturing network. This role provides hands-on exposure to the technical aspects of raw material management and offers practical experience in materials engineering, manufacturing support, and data analysis. The intern will contribute to projects that improve raw material performance, strengthen supply chain resilience, support supplier qualification activities, and identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining product quality and manufacturing performance.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2026 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
Nice To Haves
- Evaluate opportunities for alternative or regional raw material sources
- Assist with raw material qualification and second-source initiatives
- Develop dashboards, reports, or visualizations to support raw material decision-making
- Investigate sources of raw material variability and recommend improvement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Collect, organize, and analyze technical data related to raw materials
- Assist engineers with material qualification studies and experimental plans
- Support preparation of technical presentations, reports, and recommendations
- Document findings and communicate project progress to stakeholders
- Apply engineering and analytical tools to solve manufacturing and supply chain challenges
- Work safely and comply with all applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements
- Collaborate effectively with team members across multiple functions and locations
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Housing assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Social and networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community Involvement
- Company-wide bonuses
- long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid parental leave
- family building support
- fitness
- company-paid life insurance
- disability
- disease management programs
- paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
