Thermal Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Corning•City of Corning, NY

6d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses. We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Thermal Process Engineering Intern to join our team and support high-temperature material processing projects. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in glass melting, glass forming, ceramic firing, and/or other high-temperature processes. You will play a key role in assisting the team with designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting thermal processes, contributing to our mission of ensuring efficiency, quality, and sustainability in production processes. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that impact Corning's strategic goals while learning from experienced engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong interest in high-temperature material processing (glass melting, forming, ceramics, etc.).
Basic understanding of thermal dynamics, heat transfer, and material science principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or academic project experience is a plus but not required.
Knowledge of glass, ceramics, or materials science fundamentals.
Exposure to data analysis and design of experiments.
Creative problem-solving mindset.
Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, and optimization of thermal processes at Corning facilities.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of thermal systems and equipment performance.
Aid in analyzing process data and material behavior to improve reliability and repeatability.
Collaborate with R&D, Division Engineering, production, and quality control teams on process improvements.
Help troubleshoot thermal process-related issues and propose potential solutions.
Contribute to documenting processes, including creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process flow diagrams.
Research advancements in thermal technologies and materials science to support innovation.
Participate in ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations related to high-temperature processes.