Requisition Number:

79329 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. As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning's Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries. Role Purpose

Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects that improve product, process and/or equipment performance (cost, quality and service). Provides solutions for increased process selects, increased material utilization, decreased costs, and improvement to product quality by planning, organizing and implementing projects.

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 Assists in problem solving, to ensure timely resolution of short-term process issues, and higher-level troubleshooting.

Provides cost and schedule updates on assigned project.

Provide general engineering and manufacturing skills and knowledge (understands theories and fundamentals) and lead a project to get to root cause of issues and put permanent solutions in place.

Recommend and implement permanent solutions to long term performance issues and improve existing and new technologies.

Meet all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements.

Develop knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.

Modify existing process setting through rigorous experimental design to continuously improve process performance.

Experiences/Education - Required Pursuing a degree in 4-year engineering degree.

Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May 26-July 30, 2026) 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 in Durham, North Carolina

Desired Skills At least one semester of core engineering course work completed

GPA > 3.0 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.

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A job that shapes a life. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 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 accommodations@corning.com.