• Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer

    Corning Incorporated (Christiansburg, VA)


    Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

    **Date:** Nov 14, 2025

    **Location:** Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073

    **Company:** Corning

     

    Requisition Number: 71202

     

    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 Position:

    This technical internship offers a unique opportunity for engineering students to apply scientific principles and innovative thinking to improve processes, strengthen design capabilities, and enhance both new and existing products. You will have the chance to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries and contribute to impactful projects.

    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

    As an intern, your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

    + **Experimentation & Analysis:** Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments to drive a deeper understanding of processes and systems.

    + **Data Interpretation:** Analyzing and interpreting data to generate actionable insights, and preparing reports to share findings with team members and leadership.

    + **Hands-on Work:** Conducting practical work in manufacturing environments to support project objectives.

    + **Communication:** Clearly communicating project updates and outcomes through memos, technical reports, and presentations to supervisors, team members, and leadership.

    Required Qualifications

    + Enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering discipline.

    + Strong collaboration skills and ability to develop solutions with peers.

    + Self-motivated and results-oriented with a proactive approach.

    + Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and project demands.

    + Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

    + Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

    + Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with additional software applications, such as SolidWorks, PI ProcessBook, or PI Vision.

    + Data analytics skills to support decision-making and process optimization.

    + Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).

     

    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.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Blacksburg

    **Nearest Secondary Market:** Virginia