Manufacturing IT Intern: Data, Apps & Automation

Corning Incorporated; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Assistance with housing and travel

Meaningful project and final project

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Hemlock, MI seeks an IT/CS-focused intern to support the Manufacturing IT team. You will work on MES enhancements, troubleshooting, and data visualization projects across the plant, gaining hands-on experience with relevant enterprise tools.

The role emphasizes learning, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to databases, cloud data platforms, and automation. Summer 2027 is the expected window, with a final project presentation and housing/travel assistance

Qualifications

• Student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, 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.
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Be willing to work at the posted job location

Responsibilities

• Learn the solar wafer manufacturing process and how technology supports plant operations.
• Support enhancements, configuration, or development within the manufacturing execution system.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues that affect manufacturing departments and physical processes.
• Create or enhance reports and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI, SSRS, or AVEVA PI Vision.
• Use SQL and database concepts to support data interactions and query development.
• Contribute to custom solutions, full-stack applications, or web development based on business needs.
• Support interactions with infrastructure, hardware, and plant technology systems.
• Explore Databricks, Microsoft Power Automate, or other digital tools that improve plant processes.
• Document technical work, testing, findings, and recommendations.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in IT/CS/DS

Tools

Power BI

SSRS

AVEVA PI Vision

Databricks

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Hemlock, MI seeks an IT/CS-focused intern to support the Manufacturing IT team. You will work on MES enhancements, troubleshooting, and data visualization projects across the plant, gaining hands-on experience with relevant enterprise tools.

The role emphasizes learning, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to databases, cloud data platforms, and automation. Summer 2027 is the expected window, with a final project presentation and housing/travel assistance