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Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Corning Incorporated

Durham, NCInternship$1,635–3,185/wkSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$1,635–3,185/wk
Location
Durham, NC
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will work with Corning’s operations team on projects supporting manufacturing areas. The intern will apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing performance, investigate issues to identify root causes, and recommend permanent solutions. The role also involves developing knowledge of materials, processes, or equipment and contributing as an individual in a team-based environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Root Cause AnalysisManufacturing EngineeringEngineering PrinciplesTechnical CuriosityCreative Problem Solving

Qualifications

Engineering Degree in ProgressMechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical EngineeringCore Engineering CourseworkGPA 3.0+Available for 10 WeeksGraduation December 2027 or LaterInterested in Post-Graduation EmploymentWilling to Work at Posted Location

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Requisition Number: 79334

**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.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

  • Work as part of the operations team on various projects supporting all manufacturing areas. Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects that improve manufacturing performance.

  • Provide general engineering and manufacturing skills and knowledge (understands theories and fundamentals) and lead a project to get to root cause of issues and put permanent solutions in place.

  • Develop knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.

  • Recommend and implement permanent solutions to long term performance issues and improve existing and new technologies.

  • You will work in a team-based environment and participate as an individual contributor.

  • We are looking for an applicant with a strong level of technical curiosity and who can deliver creative technical solutions to manufacturing challenges.

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

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Engineering preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Biomedical

  • Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May 26-July 30, 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 work location

Desired Skills

  • At least one semester of core engineering course work completed

  • GPA > 3.0

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. **

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected] .

How this job compares

Set against the 1,535 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$1,635–3,185/wk
  • North Carolina median$97–134K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$23–31/hr286 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 72 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs in North Carolina and 1,535 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
Manufacturing Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (903 postings).
Education
714 of the 1,535 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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