Plant Technology Intern - Summer 2027

Corning Inc.; Wilmington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks an engineering internship in optical fiber manufacturing. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to design experiments, analyze data, and implement process improvements over a 12-week summer program.

Housing assistance is provided, with opportunities to learn from industry leaders at a Fortune 500 company. Applicants should be pursuing a BS/MS in a qualifying engineering field with strong academic performance and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS in engineering or related field.
• Strong academic performance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering team in optical fiber manufacturing projects.
• Design and conduct tests using scientific methods.
• Analyze data and recommend improvements.
• Document findings and present results.
• Housing assistance provided during the internship.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Data analysis

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Results oriented

Education

BS/MS ChemE/MSE/Engr

GPA 3.2+

Job description

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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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

Note – The following job posting is for Corning’s Wilmington, North Carolina optical fiber manufacturing facility

Want to spend summer living and working in one of the East coast’s best beach towns? At Wilmington’s Corning optical fiber facility, you will have the opportunity to spend your summer hanging out at the beach and exploring one of the southeast’s most historic cities while also working on cutting edge technological advancements to help develop optical fibers within a longstanding Fortune 500 Company. Inclusive housing is provided as part of this program, along with numerous company-sponsored events to help introduce you to the culture of Corning’s company and its employees.

Corning’s Wilmington facility has been producing fiber since 1978, and it was the first facility in the world to produce optical fiber for commercial and industrial use. While the Wilmington plant is a full-scale manufacturing facility that produces Corning’s full portfolio of fiber products, it also serves as a development center for next-gen products and processes through collaboration with R&D. Since the production of optical fiber is complex and multi-faceted, the Wilmington plant relies on a diverse set of engineering disciplines to drive innovations.

Corning’s company history is filled with breakthrough technologies that have played an important role in the way the world works. We thrive on solving difficult, commercially relevant problems through an innovative and collaborative research and development process. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, and a distinctive collaborative culture.

Corning is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics, creating and manufacturing keystone components that enable high-technology systems in consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, and life sciences. Our Optical Communications segment delivers connectivity to every edge of the network, from optical fiber, cable, hardware, and equipment to fully-optimized optical solutions. What we do is life changing. Our innovations help customers keep pace with the world’s insatiable demand for bandwidth, accelerating the delivery of information and keeping the world connected to the important people, places, and things that enhance our lives.

Purpose

• As a part of an engineering team, utilize fundamental understanding to complete key project deliverables in optical fiber manufacturing or technology development groups.

Scope of Position

• Use scientific method to design and conduct testing/experimentation to collect required data.
• Analyze process data to develop product, process, or equipment improvements.
• Give recommendation for improvements, present findings, and document work.
• Housing assistance

Intern Activities

• Social and networking events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Community Involvement

Responsibilities

• While participating in a team environment, own key project objectives critical to Corning’s success.
• Interface with various technology, engineering, and operations groups to understand potential impact of product, equipment, and process changes.
• Ensure communication is established to address concerns and obtain assistance/buy-in.
• Review performance data on new processes/findings and effectively draw conclusions.
• Communicate effectively to personnel at various levels up to and including the staff level.
• Must be available for 12 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

Education and Experience

• BS/MS ChemE, MSE, Ceramic Engr., MechE, EE/Controls, Physics, CompSci, CompE, or similar in progress
• GPA of 3.2 or above

Required Skills

• Familiarity with engineering process fundamentals and scientific methodology (e.g. designing and using critical experiments to drive fundamental understanding)
• Data/statistical analysis skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to build relationships, work in teams and interact with all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information
• Results-oriented

Hours of work / work schedule / flex-time

Basic work hours are 40hrs/week; 8am-5pm; additional hours/weekends when needed to meet project objectives

Travel Requirements

None

Background and Reference Materials

To familiarize yourself with optical fiber, we suggest the following reading references:

• Practical Fiber Optics by D. Bailey and E. Wright
• Optical Fiber Communications by J.M. Senior
• Introduction to Glass Science and Technology by J.E. Shelby.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00biweekly. 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.

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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] .