Process Engineering Intern — Hands-on Manufacturing

Corning Inc.; Town of Canton, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and travel assistance

Final project presentation

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Process Engineering Intern to join our Canton, New York site for Summer 2027. This onsite internship provides hands-on experience at the intersection of materials, manufacturing, and process innovation.

You will work with experienced engineers to support manufacturing performance, analyze data, and contribute to projects with meaningful operational impact while developing your technical and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Prior internship, co-op, laboratory, research, or project experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data analysis and technical problem-solving.
• Exposure to structured problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma or the scientific method.
• Demonstrated interest in manufacturing, materials processing, process engineering, or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and process engineering initiatives focused on improving yield, quality, throughput, cost, and overall process performance.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, investigate variability, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Assist in identifying process and equipment constraints and developing practical improvement recommendations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts to address manufacturing challenges.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily operations and plant priorities.
• Assist with process trials, raw material evaluations, equipment modifications, and implementation of process changes.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate project updates, results, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Contribute to special projects aligned with site and business objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Corning is seeking a Process Engineering Intern to join our Canton, New York site for Summer 2027. This onsite internship provides hands-on experience at the intersection of materials, manufacturing, and process innovation.

You will work with experienced engineers to support manufacturing performance, analyze data, and contribute to projects with meaningful operational impact while developing your technical and teamwork skills.