Controls Intern - Summer 2027

Role Purpose

This individual will be directly involved with engineers and technologists in learning the melting, forming, or glass handling processes. Duties will include assisting Engineering Dept. Heads and Engineers with projects in the plant. A final review will occur with plant senior leadership in mid-summer.

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

Harrodsburg houses state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for the development and production of glass substrates for use in Liquid Crystal Displays and consumer electronics. Work will include project and process activities. These activities will focus on a multitude of control technologies, including robotics, motion control, vision, and PAC/PLC.

Required Qualifications

• Pending Junior or Senior in Electrical Engineering Major
• Minimum GPA of 3.3

Required Skills

• Motivated self-starter with independent learning style
• Knowledge of control system theory (PID control, alarming, frequency analysis, control schematics)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with a modern programming language and design (MATLAB, C, C#, Python)
• Familiarization with sensor technologies and their implementation

Desired Skills

• Process engineering skills (quantitative skills, coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training, technical writing, ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers and managers)
• Innovative and technically curious
• Problem solving and decision making
• Results oriented
• High commitment level
• Familiarization with IEC 1131 programming languages (ladder, ST, FBD, SFC, IL)

Soft Skills

• Effective communication & presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work on a diverse project team
• Ability to work well in teams
• Strong presentation skills

Travel Requirements

Domestic Travel between Harrodsburg, KY and Corning, NY.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan (total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave and family building support
• Fitness benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.