R&D Glass Melting Process - Summer Intern 2027

Location: Corning, NY, US

Requisition Number: 79533

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.

Scope of Position

How do glass melting conditions influence optical performance? Explore that connection in a hands-on summer internship alongside Corning’s glass melting scientists and engineers. Your work will support glass development for emerging businesses, consumer mobile electronic devices, and display applications.

Program Benefits

Competitive salaries

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursement

Intern Activities

Social and networking events

Volunteer opportunities

Community Involvement

Key Responsibilities

Plan and run laboratory glass melting experiments, with a possible opportunity to support pilot-scale trials

Investigate the sources of inclusions—unwanted gaseous or solid defects within glass—and how they and other process factors affect product attributes, such as optical transmission

Analyze experimental and glass characterization data to connect melting conditions with glass quality

Document methods, results, and findings so the team can build on your experiments

Present your findings to the capability group and the broader scientific community through a Sullivan Park poster session before the internship ends

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with rising junior or senior standing at the start of the internship

Pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Glass Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another physics- or chemistry-based science or engineering discipline

Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later

Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.

Be willing to work at the posted job location

Skills You Will Build

Hands-on glass melting experience and practice in experimental design, root-cause investigation, data interpretation, and scientific communication

Experience collaborating with glass melting scientists and technicians to meet project milestones

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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