• IT Intern, Solar Wafer Plant - Summer

    Corning Incorporated (Hemlock, MI)


    IT Intern, Solar Wafer Plant - Summer 2026

    **Date:** Sep 2, 2025

    **Location:** Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

    **Company:** Corning

     

    Requisition Number: 70369

     

    The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 

     

    Join us.​ 

     

    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 expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, 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.

     

    The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

     

    Scope of the Position

     

    The role will provide hands-on experience in troubleshooting IT issues, managing enterprise applications, and contributing to the development of IT solutions tailored to a cutting-edge solar wafer manufacturing environment. The intern will learn how to integrate IT systems with manufacturing operations, gain exposure to industry-specific applications, and develop technical and problem-solving skills in a high-tech, collaborative environment.

    Program Perks

    • Competitive salaries

    • Assistance with housing and travel

    • Meaningful project and final project presentation

    Intern Activities

    • Social and networking opportunities

    • Weekly tech talks

    • Community involvement

    Key Responsibilities

    The intern will support both the application team and IT operations team in maintaining and enhancing the plant's technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless production processes and optimal system performance.

    Education & Experience

    + Currently enrolled in computer science or another degree in the IT field

    + GPA of 3.0 or above

    + Relevant experience a plus

    Required Skills

    + The ideal candidate should possess a foundational understanding of programming concepts, including familiarity with basic coding principles, problem-solving, and debugging. While advanced expertise is not required, they should be comfortable working with code, learning new tools or languages as needed, and contributing to technical tasks in collaboration with the team.

    + Experience in analytics is a plus.

     

    This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

     

    •The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

    A job that shapes a life. 

     

    Corning offers you the total package. 

     

    Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

     

    + As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

    + Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

    + 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.

    + 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

     

    We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

     

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Saginaw