Precision Glass Forming, R & D Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Corning, NY, US

Requisition Number: 79521

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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.​

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Role Purpose

Join a cross-functional R&D team at Sullivan Park working on precision glass forming for new optical fiber products. You will analyze process data, turn it into clear insights, and advance a technical initiative. The summer ends with a completed project and a final presentation.

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

Support precision glass forming development for new optical fiber products

Analyze experimental and process data to identify trends and inform technical decisions

Build graphs and visual summaries that communicate results to engineers and project stakeholders

Drive a defined technical initiative from planning through completion, with guidance from a mentor

Work with cross-functional team members to gather inputs, run experiments, and review results

Document methods, findings, and recommendations

Present project results to the team at the end of the internship

Experiences/Education - Required

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field

Available full-time and onsite at Sullivan Park from June through August 2027

Experience analyzing data and creating graphs in Excel or a comparable tool, through coursework, projects, or lab work

Experiences/Education - Desired

Coursework in heat transfer

Coursework in materials science, chemistry, or related topics

Experience with JMP or other statistical analysis tools

Prior research, lab, or hands-on project experience

Exposure to glass, ceramics, or fiber processing

Success Measures / End-of-Summer Outcomes

Completes the assigned precision glass forming project

Delivers a final presentation of methods, data, results, and recommended next steps

Hands off documentation and data so the team can continue the work

Skills / Competencies

Interprets technical data and draws supported conclusions

Presents technical findings clearly to engineers and project stakeholders

Collaborates with a cross-functional team to deliver shared project outcomes

Takes ownership of a technical initiative and tracks it to completion with mentor guidance

Work Conditions / Travel / Schedule

Onsite at Sullivan Park; 8 – 5pm

Travel: None expected.

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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