Digital & IT Intern, Analyst, Concord Manufacturing - Summer 2027

Corning Incorporated; Concord (NC); 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 Concord, NC invites motivated students to join the Manufacturing IT team for a 10‑week summer internship (May–August 2027). You will work with engineers and technicians, support control systems, and help develop software used in optical fiber manufacturing.

You'll gain hands‑on experience with plant systems, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional improvement projects, while communicating progress to technical and business partners.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business concepts quickly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support management, modification, and development of control systems used in optical fiber manufacturing.
• Develop or modify software that supports manufacturing, including web-based or stand-alone applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to understand needs and implement improvements.
• Assist with troubleshooting software, control system, and manufacturing technology issues.
• Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Support analysis of system performance and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Document technical solutions, configurations, and project outcomes.
• Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to technical and business partners.

Skills

C

Visual Basic

C#

VB.NET

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in IT/CS/IS

Tools

Microsoft 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: 77814

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.

Position Summary

The intern will join the Manufacturing IT team at the Concord Plant, working with engineers and technicians who manage, modify, and develop control systems and supporting software used in optical fiber manufacturing. This opportunity provides hands‑on experience with plant systems, software development, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional improvement initiatives.

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

• Support management, modification, and development of control systems used in optical fiber manufacturing.
• Develop or modify software that supports manufacturing, including web‑based or stand‑alone applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to understand needs and implement improvements.
• Assist with troubleshooting software, control system, and manufacturing technology issues.
• Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Support analysis of system performance and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Document technical solutions, configurations, and project outcomes.
• Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to technical and business partners.

Requirements

• Student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business concepts quickly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and willing to take initiative and learn.
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May‑August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full‑time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the posted job location

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming coursework or experience in C, Visual Basic, .NET, C#, VB.NET, or similar languages.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and IT teams.

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting meaningful Digital & IT work.
• Exposure to enterprise technologies, business processes, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Professional development, networking, and experience communicating project outcomes.

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.

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 [e-mail].