Controls Engineering- Summer 2025 Intern

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66915

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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, and automotive 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

Role Purpose

Performs a variety of key technical duties and activities. Leads projects to improve overall process and technical efficiency

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

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and organization of the lab space.

• Coordinate with leadership for the various stage gates of the project.

• Teamwork to accomplish objectives.

• Mechanical assembly of the lab bench.

• Wiring of the associated equipment to the controls and sensors.

• Design and 3D printing of sensor brackets, etc.

• Learning the safe/proper use of the robots and conveyors.

• Participation in the design and programming of the control systems.

• Participation in demonstrations and presentations of the project to Leadership.

• Continuous documentation describing the outcome of projects/experiments.

• Participation in the development of new training materials and course outlines which leverage the training platform.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering and Computer Science/Engineering

Required Skills:

• Technical curiosity

• Basic Electrical/Mechanical aptitude.

• Basic programming skills (any language)

• Organized & Flexible

• Communications

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.

​ Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

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