Industrial Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Requisition Number: 70004

The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 
Join us.​ 

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, 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

Scope of Position

• Summer internship position to identify improvements that increase engineering efficiency
• In this meaningful role, you will have the opportunity to apply Industrial Engineering and Lean concepts to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, meet customer delivery, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and reduce costs
• Participate in project teams to apply Industrial Engineering tools to yield process and flow improvements with the purpose of reducing cost, growing capacity, or reducing complexity
• Performs cost and capacity studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis; evaluates systems, methods, human factors, workflow, and other opportunities for productivity improvement.
• Implement Lean fundamental concepts such as value stream mapping and layout concepts for flow and pull to implement continuous flow

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

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Engage with manufacturing or innovation teams to understand workflow, problems to solve, current state, and feasibility of proposed solutions
• Apply industrial engineering analysis to deliver results including observing and understanding production workflow (process flows, spaghetti maps and data collection), capacity analysis, material utilization, space utilization, Lean manufacturing, and DMAIC methodology
• Complete observations and data analysis, write summaries and conclusions and make recommendations based upon the outcome of the observations and analysis
• Present the results to the engineering and manufacturing teams
• Use engineer principles and data to solve problems, including production issues
• Ensure standard methodologies are communicated, evaluated, and implemented
• Develop and execute project plans; including requirements, deliverables, resources, timing and risks
• Identify areas of potential productivity improvement; generate ideas and recommend systems, programs and projects
• Communicate ideas and project status clearly and professionally through graphic and written media, and oral presentations. Provide necessary documentation of activities, results, assignments.
• Responsible for the accuracy of work performed; take a can-do approach to ensure quality of work

Required Education and Experience

• Candidate is enrolled in an Industrial Engineering degree program
• Interest in applying industrial engineering skills, including some of the following: capacity analysis, cost modeling, facility layout development, logistics, process simulation model development, implementation and analysis
• Interest in applying Lean manufacturing concepts and principles, including some of the following: cycle time reduction, manufacturing / business processes, Value Stream Mapping, line balance/staffing, work cell design, quick change over

Desired skills

• Conviction and real passion for the discipline
• Experience in Lean transformation of a business and / or manufacturing processes
• Self-motivated, independent, flexible, quick learner
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills
• Thoroughly carry assignments to completion
• Sound decision-making and prioritization skills

Travel

• Flexibility - You may travel up to 10%

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. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.    
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

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 [email protected] .