Precision Glass Forming, R & D Intern - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Assistance with housing and travel

Meaningful project and final project

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is offering a summer internship at Sullivan Park, focusing on precision glass forming for new optical fiber products. You will analyze data, create graphs, and advance a technical initiative under a mentor.

The internship ends with a final project presentation to engineers and stakeholders. Onsite, 8-5pm, June–August 2027, with housing and travel assistance and a meaningful final project presentation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience analyzing data and creating graphs in Excel or similar tools through coursework, projects, or labs.
• Available full-time and onsite at Sullivan Park from June through August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support precision glass forming development for new optical fiber products.
• Analyze experimental and process data to identify trends and inform technical decisions.
• Build graphs and visual summaries that communicate results to engineers and stakeholders.
• Drive a defined technical initiative from planning through completion with mentor guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to gather inputs, run experiments, and review results.
• Document methods, findings and recommendations.
• Present project results to the team at the end of the internship.

Skills

Data analysis

Graphing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in chemical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Requisition Number: 79521

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.

Role Purpose

Join a cross-functional R&D team at Sullivan Park working on precision glass forming for new optical fiber products. You will analyze process data, turn it into clear insights, and advance a technical initiative. The summer ends with a completed project and a final presentation.

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 precision glass forming development for new optical fiber products
• Analyze experimental and process data to identify trends and inform technical decisions
• Build graphs and visual summaries that communicate results to engineers and project stakeholders
• Drive a defined technical initiative from planning through completion, with guidance from a mentor
• Work with cross-functional team members to gather inputs, run experiments, and review results
• Document methods, findings, and recommendations
• Present project results to the team at the end of the internship

Experiences/Education - Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
• Available full-time and onsite at Sullivan Park from June through August 2027
• Experience analyzing data and creating graphs in Excel or a comparable tool, through coursework, projects, or lab work

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Coursework in heat transfer
• Coursework in materials science, chemistry, or related topics
• Experience with JMP or other statistical analysis tools
• Prior research, lab, or hands-on project experience
• Exposure to glass, ceramics, or fiber processing

Success Measures / End-of-Summer Outcomes

• Completes the assigned precision glass forming project
• Delivers a final presentation of methods, data, results, and recommended next steps
• Hands off documentation and data so the team can continue the work

Skills / Competencies

• Interprets technical data and draws supported conclusions
• Presents technical findings clearly to engineers and project stakeholders
• Collaborates with a cross-functional team to deliver shared project outcomes
• Takes ownership of a technical initiative and tracks it to completion with mentor guidance

Work Conditions / Travel / Schedule

• Onsite at Sullivan Park; 8-5pm
• Travel: None expected.

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.

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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].