Controls Engineering Intern – Hands-On, Mentorship, Growth

Corning Inc.; Town of Canton, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Travel assistance

Final project presentation

Weekly tech talks

Mentorship from professionals

Job summary

Corning invites a motivated Controls Engineering Intern to join our dynamic engineering team. You will design, implement, and test automated control systems for diverse industrial applications, working closely with experienced engineers to develop both technical and professional skills in a fast-paced environment.

The internship includes housing and travel assistance, meaningful project work, and a final project presentation, with opportunities for future full-time employment based on

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of control systems, PLCs, and industrial automation concepts.
• Familiarity with PLC programming languages is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test control systems including PLC programming and HMI development.
• Support troubleshooting of hardware and software issues under senior engineer guidance.
• Draft wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Assist installation, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems on-site.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure project success.
• Research new technologies and best practices for control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Control systems

CAD experience

MS Office

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation degree

Tools

Ladder Logic

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Job description

Corning invites a motivated Controls Engineering Intern to join our dynamic engineering team. You will design, implement, and test automated control systems for diverse industrial applications, working closely with experienced engineers to develop both technical and professional skills in a fast-paced environment.

The internship includes housing and travel assistance, meaningful project work, and a final project presentation, with opportunities for future full-time employment based on