Intern, Thermal Equipment Design - Summer 2027

Location: Painted Post, NY, US

Requisition Number: 78066

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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.​

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Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Role Purpose

Summer 2027 Intern position working independently and in cross functional teams, participates in the design, engineering, procurement, installation, start up, commissioning and handover of mechanical systems such as:

Batch Delivery Systems

Melting Systems

Thermal Process Services

Thermal Equipment Design

Role within Group:

The successful incumbent can be expected to fill the following roles:

Design/Engineering

Drafting & Computer Modeling

Project Documentation

Task/Project Leader

System Commissioning/Troubleshooting

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

On a daily basis the incumbent in this position will be expected to:

Create or document design basis requirements

Design mechanical components and assemblies

Manage project documentation

Specify or otherwise identify commercially available equipment/system components

Travel/Work Hours

Some travel may be required for this position.  The amount depends on the project location and scope.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: Standard, 40 hrs./wk. Monday - Friday, 8-5. Overtime for meetings and travel as needed.

Experiences/Education - Required

Capable of domestic travel

Junior in bachelor’s Mechanical Engineering program or higher

Desired Skills

Prior Industrial or Intern experience

Demonstrated Project Management experience

Computer (Microsoft Office) experience

CAD (Solidworks) experience

Maturity, common sense and practicality

Organized and methodical

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.

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