Controls Intern - Summer 2027

Corning Incorporated; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Housing and travel assistance

Final project presentation

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Harrodsburg, KY, seeks an Electrical Engineering intern to learn melting, forming, and glass handling processes while assisting engineers on plant projects.

You will work with department heads, gain exposure to real-world control systems, and participate in a mid-summer final review with senior leadership. This role emphasizes teamwork, curiosity, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Pending Junior or Senior in Electrical Engineering major.
• Minimum GPA of 3.3.

Responsibilities

• This role will work with engineers and technologists to learn melting, forming, or glass handling processes.
• Duties include assisting Engineering Dept. Heads and Engineers with plant projects.
• A final review with plant leadership occurs in midsummer.

Skills

PID control

Alarming

Frequency analysis

Control schematics

Microsoft Office

MATLAB

C programming

Python

Sensor technologies

Education

Junior or Senior in Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 77509

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 Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

• This individual will be directly involved with engineers and technologists in learning the melting, forming, or glass handling processes.
• Duties will include assisting Engineering Dept. Heads and Engineers with projects in the plant.
• A final review will occur with plant senior leadership in mid- summer.

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

• Harrodsburg houses state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for the development and production of glass substrates for use in Liquid Crystal Displays and consumer electronics.
• Work will include project and process activities. These activities will focus on a multitude of control technologies, including robotics, motion control, vision, and PAC/PLC.
• We are looking for candidates with a strong level of technical curiosity who are able to deliver creative solutions to technical challenges.
• Applicants should have the ability to work in a team-based environment and also be able to participate as an individual contributor.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Pending Junior or Senior in Electrical Engineering Major
• Minimum GPA of 3.3

Required Skills

• Motivated self-starter with independent learning style
• Knowledge of control system theory (PID control, alarming, frequency analysis, control schematics)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with a modern programming language and design (MATLAB, C, C#, Python)
• Familiarization with sensor technologies and their implementation

Desired Skills

• Process engineering skills (quantitative skills, coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training, technical writing, ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers and managers)
• Innovative and technically curious
• Problem solving and decision making
• Results oriented
• High commitment level
• Familiarization with IEC 1131 programming languages (ladder, ST, FBD, SFC, IL)

Soft Skills

• Effective communication & presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work on a diverse project team
• Ability to work well in teams
• Strong presentation skills

Travel Requirements

• Domestic Travel between Harrodsburg, KY and Corning, NY.

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.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .