Summer Melting & Forming Process Engineer Intern

Corning, Inc.; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The Melting Process Engineering Intern at Corning in Harrodsburg, KY offers hands-on experience in melting and delivery systems for production lines. You will work on process control, data-driven problem solving, and safety initiatives while collaborating across teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS or MS in engineering and possess strong analytical skills, a drive for improvement, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience with experimental design and problem solving.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization in fast-paced settings.
• Results-oriented with focus on performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee melting and delivery system processes for production lines.
• Maintain process control and recommend improvements.
• Solve process issues through data analysis and collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Build understanding of key process steps using engineering principles.
• Lead and support Process Excellence projects (cost reduction, optimization).
• Develop and update ISO documentation; provide training for operations.
• Collaborate with teams to meet manufacturing goals and improve safety.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Material science

Data analysis

Experiment design

Engineering fundamentals

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

BS or MS in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Melting Process Engineering Intern at Corning in Harrodsburg, KY offers hands-on experience in melting and delivery systems for production lines. You will work on process control, data-driven problem solving, and safety initiatives while collaborating across teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS or MS in engineering and possess strong analytical skills, a drive for improvement, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.