Process Engineering Intern — Innovate in Advanced Materials

Corning Incorporated; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Housing and travel assistance

Meaningful project and final project  

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Canton, NY, is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This fully onsite internship blends advanced materials, manufacturing, and process innovation as you work with experienced engineers to support performance, improve process capability, and contribute to projects with real operational impact.

Ideal candidates are engineering students ready to apply technical knowledge in a hands-on setting, learn from professionals, and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as Ceramic, Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Graduation date December 2027 or later.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

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 skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Canton, NY, is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This fully onsite internship blends advanced materials, manufacturing, and process innovation as you work with experienced engineers to support performance, improve process capability, and contribute to projects with real operational impact.

Ideal candidates are engineering students ready to apply technical knowledge in a hands-on setting, learn from professionals, and participate in continuous