Melting & Forming Process Engineer Intern — Summer 2027

Corning Inc.; Harrodsburg, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Melting/Forming Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Harrodsburg, KY. You will learn and manage melting and delivery systems for production lines, emphasizing process control and continuous improvement while applying engineering principles to safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates are pursuing BS or MS in Engineering with strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and materials science, plus data analysis and experimentation skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred).
• Strong scientific and engineering skills including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and material science.
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpreting results.
• Experience with experimental design and applying engineering principles.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee melting and delivery system processes for production lines.
• Maintain process control and recommend process improvement initiatives.
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Build understanding of key process steps using engineering principles.
• Recommend and implement improvements to equipment and processes.
• Maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance.
• Lead and support Process Excellence projects such as cost reduction and process optimization.
• Documentation and Training: update engineering and operations docs for ISO compliance.
• Provide training for the operations workforce regarding process or equipment changes.
• Collaboration and Safety: work with teams to meet goals and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Material Science

Data analysis

Experimental design

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Learning new tech

Education

BS or MS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Corning is seeking a Melting/Forming Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Harrodsburg, KY. You will learn and manage melting and delivery systems for production lines, emphasizing process control and continuous improvement while applying engineering principles to safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates are pursuing BS or MS in Engineering with strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and materials science, plus data analysis and experimentation skills.