• Process Engineering Intern - Summer

    Corning Incorporated (Painted Post, NY)


    Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

    **Date:** Nov 4, 2025

    **Location:** Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

    **Company:** Corning

     

    Requisition Number: 71329

     

    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.

     

    Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

    Scope of Internship:

    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.

    Program Benefits:

    + Competitive salaries

    + Housing assistance

    + Meaningful project and final project presentation

    Intern Activities:

    + Social and networking events

    + Volunteer opportunities

    + Community Involvement

    Education Requirements:

    + Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate Level Engineering program; preference for Material Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

    Required Skills:

    + 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

    Desired Skills:

    + 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

    + GPA of 3.00 or higher

    Soft Skills:

    + Communication/Team/Leadership

    + Open and engaging to effectively collaborate with others

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Able to handle ambiguity to get results

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    + Technical curiosity

    + Flexibility This position does not support immigration sponsorship

     

    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.

     

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    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 aspirations, and career from day one.

     

    + 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.

     

    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.

     

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