Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
Date: Nov 6, 2025
Location: Oneonta, NY, US, 13820
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 71734
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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.?
Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:
Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Role Purpose
In this Intern role, you will improve product, process and/or equipment performance (cost, quality, and service). You will support, lead, and/or co-lead multi-disciplined project teams to assist in meeting project milestones and objectives. You will be involved with continuous improvement efforts on several manufacturing lines. We look to you to provide solutions for increased process yield, increased material utilization, decreased costs, improvement to product quality by planning, organizing and implementing projects, and to lead or assist in work packages as part of project team. You will need to provide regular updates on project status, including design reviews and conduct or contribute to a project critique at completion and share key learning(s).
Key Responsibilities
Meet all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements.
Develop knowledge of injection molding and the associated manufacturing process and equipment.
Assist in day-to-day problem-solving & troubleshooting support to manufacturing operations. Participate in daily production meetings.
Provide general engineering and manufacturing skills and knowledge (understands theories and fundamentals) to lead/co-lead continuous improvement projects, cost reduction projects, equipment upgrades, and/or safety upgrades. Apply both analytical concepts and "hands-on" learning.
Apply data analytics skills to monitor line performance and analyze trends. Identify root causes of problems, recommend process improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
Utilize the scientific method to solve problems. Seek fundamental understanding through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
Generate technical documentation for experiments conducted and changes implemented.
Engage cross functionally with engineering, quality and production teams. Interface with operators, technicians, and team leaders to gain a high level of process understanding.
Actively engage in project teams and act with urgency to close assignments.
Provide project updates, tracking progress, and update action plans as changes and challenges occur.
Manage time and resources effectively to meet milestones.
Communicate issues and concerns to stakeholders.
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
Experiences/Education - Required
A current student in their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a Master's student in a similar discipline.
Preferred disciplines Mechanical, Chemical, or Plastics/Polymers.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May 27-July 31, 2026) with a graduation date of December 2026 or later
Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
Be willing to work in Oneonta, NY
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel & PowerPoint
Formal problem-solving skills/training
Completion of foundational engineering courses
Experiences/Education - Desired
CAD software experience (SolidWorks preferred)
Six Sigma and/or Statistical software experience
Organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build relationships and interact with all levels of the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information.
Strong belief in one's own abilities; takes personal responsibility and projects positive self-image.
Strong work ethic and committed to accomplishing objectives.
Maintains an optimistic, "can do" attitude.
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.
A job that shapes a life.?
Corning offers you the total package.?
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Nearest Major Market: Oneonta
