Packaging Engineer 6-month Co-Op

Location: Charlotte, NC, US

Requisition Number: 78521

The company built on breakthroughs. ​

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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, automotive, and solar 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

Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Scope of Position

The responsibility of the Pkg Eng Intern is to learn and apply packaging best practices and processes to the set given projects for the COC Packaging program. Receive on-the-job training on overall packaging strategies and processes through work assignments.

The purpose of this position is to collaborate, design, validate and provide support on packaging solutions that encompass 3 key areas around cost savings, sustainability, and adding value to innovation solutions for Corning’s customers.  All these areas are integral parts of the COC Packaging Program within Corning and include the standardization and optimization of existing packaging solutions to deliver improvements in cost, capability, and quality, and providing manufacturing and commercial support for packaging related issues.  The Packaging Intern will collaborate with global packaging engineers, along with internal and external partners to identify appropriate packaging materials and validate packaging designs that meet specifications and customer requirements.

Day to Day Responsibilities

Apply packaging engineering fundamentals to support assigned projects across the Corning Optical Communications packaging program during a six-month internship assignment.

Assist packaging engineers with the design, evaluation, and optimization of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products.

Support packaging cost, quality, sustainability, and capability improvement initiatives by helping assess material usage, manufacturing impact, transportation efficiency, and total cost of packaging.

Participate in packaging testing and validation activities, including fit, form, function, handling, distribution, and product protection assessments to help ensure package reliability.

Collect, organize, and analyze packaging data to support engineering recommendations, design changes, cost savings assessments, Sphera packaging emissions calculations and continuous improvement opportunities.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including packaging specifications, test reports, project summaries, drawings, bill-of-material inputs, Packaging weight and emissions reduction tracking and process change support materials.

Collaborate with global packaging engineers, manufacturing teams, quality, logistics, sourcing, product line management and commercial partners to support packaging-related proposal, resolving quality issues and project deliverables.

Engage with packaging material suppliers and solution providers to research materials, request samples, compare options, and support development of practical packaging solutions.

Demonstrate strong professionalism, taking initiative, technical curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly while contributing to packaging projects that support customer value, operational efficiency, and business objectives.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering or of a comparable discipline acceptable

Experience with a previous packaging internship is a plus.

Takes initiative and demonstrates strong commitment

Analyzes information and solves problems effectively

Adapts to changing priorities

Works independently in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Communicates effectively across teams

Desired Skills

Basic knowledge of corrugate and plastic packaging materials

Project management exposure

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Soft Skills

Self-motivated, strong initiative

Fluent in English

Strong oral and written communication skills

Adaptable and flexible

Able to work in a team environment

Strong technical curiosity

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.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to partici