Innovations Engineering Co-op

Corning, Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Corning, NY, invites motivated students to join our Emerging Innovations Group as an Innovations Engineering Co-op. You will work with engineers, scientists, and operations teams on hands-on projects that move technologies from concept through pilot and manufacturing environments.

The role emphasizes process engineering, data analytics, and automation, with exposure to lab work, prototyping, and scalable production.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Engineering/technical discipline, active at start of employment.
• Demonstrated engagement with engineering/problem-solving through coursework, lab, or prior co-op/internship.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site, for at least 10 consecutive weeks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hands-on projects advancing emerging technologies from lab/prototype through pilot and manufacturing environments.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate data to support technical decisions and project progress.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, process improvement, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Follow safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements; present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering problem-solving

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's (Engineering)

Tools

CAD

Python

SQL

MATLAB

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Requisition Number: 79067 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 Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Emerging Innovations Group (EIG) transforms Corning’s materials, process, and technology expertise into new products, processes, and manufacturing capabilities. Our teams develop and scale emerging technologies from early concept through commercialization. As an Innovations Engineering Co-op, you will work alongside engineers, scientists, technicians, and operations teams on hands-on projects that advance technologies through laboratory, prototype, pilot, and manufacturing environments.

Potential Technical Focus Areas

• Process Engineering - Support process development, experimentation, process characterization, scale-up, pilot operations, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and manufacturing-process improvement.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering - Analyze workflows, process capacity, cycle time, equipment utilization, material flow, labor requirements, and operational performance. Support process mapping, Lean initiatives, standard work, and scalable operating-process design.
• Engineering Data Analytics - Analyze laboratory, pilot, equipment, sensor, manufacturing, or operational data. Develop reports, dashboards, visualizations, databases, automated workflows, or data pipelines that enable data-informed decisions.
• Automation, Controls, and Measurement - Support work involving sensors, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, robotics, mechanical equipment automation, and connected manufacturing systems.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience advancing early-stage technologies and new operational capabilities.
• Exposure to laboratory, prototype, pilot, manufacturing, automation, and data-rich technical environments.
• Mentorship from engineers, scientists, technical leaders, and operational professionals.
• Experience applying engineering, data analysis, experimentation, and continuous-improvement methods to real-world challenges.
• Direct contribution to meaningful projects with visible technical and business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to hands-on engineering projects that advance emerging technologies from laboratory and prototype development through pilot and manufacturing environments.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate experimental, equipment, manufacturing, or operational data to support technical decisions and project progress.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, process improvement, documentation, and implementation activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements; present findings and recommendations to project stakeholders.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, Electrical, Systems, Automation, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering; Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Applied Mathematics; or a closely related engineering or technical discipline. Enrollment must be active at the start of employment
• Demonstrated engagement with engineering or technical problem-solving through coursework, laboratory work, research, or prior co‑op or internship experience
• Ability to work full-time, on-site, for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience applying data analysis or statistical methods using engineering, manufacturing, or analytical software through coursework, projects, research, or prior work.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Computer-Aided Design (CAD), process simulation, Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, JMP, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Design of Experiments (DOE), Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping, root‑cause analysis, sensors, instrumentation, controls, automation, or data acquisition.
• Experience working in a laboratory, research, pilot, manufacturing, operations, or other hands‑on technical environment.
• Demonstrated initiative through student organizations, project teams, research groups, technical leadership activities, or prior work experience.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

A job that shapes a life.

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.

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].