Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Corning Incorporated · Christiansburg, VA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringInternship
About the role
Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.
Scope of Position
This is a technical intern position where you, the engineer, will be expected to apply fundamental but rigorous scientific methods and mechanistic understanding to improve processes and/or design capability for new and existing process and products. The work may require you to be able to influence across organizational boundaries.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Generate hypotheses, design and execute experiments to facilitate and promote fundamental understanding.
- Analyze data and generate reports for sharing with team members and leaders.
- Conduct hands‑on work in a laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing environment.
- Communicate project status and updates to your supervisor, project team members, and leaders via memos, technical reports, and verbal/oral presentations.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in a technical field.
- Ability to collaborate with peers and integrate solutions.
- Programming skills.
- Self‑starter and results‑oriented.
- Flexibility – able to change and adjust smoothly as the situation demands.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May‑August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Interest in working for Corning, Inc. after graduation, if presented with a full‑time job opportunity.
- Willingness to work at the posted job location.
- This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Program Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- Housing assistance.
- Travel reimbursement.
- Intern activities, social and networking events.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Community involvement.
Pay
The range for this position is $1,635.00 – $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.
Schedule
10‑week internship during Summer 2027 (May‑August 2027).