Requisition Number: 65471

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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.

Description: Overview: 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.      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 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 Requirements: Pursuing a degree in 4-year engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related major Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-August 2025) with a graduation date of December 2025 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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Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.  Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.   Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.  Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.    Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

 

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.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.