Job Description

Requisition Number: 44245

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 166-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities, to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning Valor Glass is an example of a life-changing innovation purpose-built to store and protect injectable medicines. Corning is also a global leader in pharmaceutical tubing, manufacturing a variety of clear and amber glass tubing that is converted by our customers into vials, cartridges, ampules and syringes.

Scope of Position:

In this Internship, you will provide engineering support for job classifications that engage in within the Engineering/Manufacturing job family. We look for you to work on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other personnel.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

* Work will include project and process activities.
* Provide technical solutions to equipment, safety, and/or process challenges.
* Applicants should have the ability to work in a team-based environment and be able to participate as an individual contributor.
* Work under the direction of an engineer to:

-Become familiar with manufacturing equipment and processes in a hot glass manufacturing plant

-Perform data collection and analysis

-Work with plant and division engineering on process improvement opportunities

-Plan and execute experiments

-Support basic process troubleshooting and identifying of root causes

Travel Requirements:

* Limited.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

* Standard business hours; Monday Friday
* Internship runs 5/26/2020 8/7/2020 with flexibility in dates.

Required Education:

* Pending Junior, Senior or Master's level active students within Degree programs of Chemical Engineering, Ceramics, Material Science or Mechanical Engineering majors or similar field.
* Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Required Skills:

* Ability to work in a plant environment
* Strong technical fundamentals in material science and/or process engineering
* Proficient with Microsoft applications.
* Ability to apply skills to solve process challenges

Desired Skills:

* Prior manufacturing or internship or experiences (experience with hot glass is a plus)
* Basic statistical understanding.
* Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma.
* Technical writing with the ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers, and managers.

Soft Skills:

* Innovative and technically curious.
* Problem solving and decision making.
* Results oriented and high commitment level.
* Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
* Flexibility - Able to change and adjust smoothly as the situation demands
* Effective communication & presentation skills (verbal and written).
* Ability to work on diverse project team.
* Ability to build relationships and interact with all levels of the organization

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Elmira