Digital & IT Intern, Analyst, Hemlock Manufacturing - Summer

Position: Digital & IT Intern, Analyst, Hemlock Manufacturing - Summer 2027
Location: Hemlock

Digital & IT Intern, Analyst, Hemlock Manufacturing - Summer 2027

** Date:
** Sep 1, 2026

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* Location:

** Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 77860

** 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. *
* The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

** Position Summary*
* The intern will join the Manufacturing IT team at the Hemlock Solar Plant, supporting technology services used across the facility. Based on business needs and the intern's interests, the experience may include manufacturing execution systems, troubleshooting, reporting and visualization, databases, application development, infrastructure, cloud data platforms, or workflow automation.

** 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

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Learn the solar wafer manufacturing process and how technology supports plant operations.

+ Support enhancements, configuration, or development within the manufacturing execution system.

+ Assist with troubleshooting issues that affect manufacturing departments and physical processes.

+ Create or enhance reports and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI, SSRS, or AVEVA PI Vision.

+ Use SQL and database concepts to support data interactions and query development.

+ Contribute to custom solutions, full-stack applications, or web development based on business needs.

+ Support interactions with infrastructure, hardware, and plant technology systems.

+ Explore Databricks, Microsoft Power Automate, or other digital tools that improve plant processes.

+ Document technical work, testing, findings, and recommendations.

** Requirements*
* + Student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

+ Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business concepts quickly.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Self-motivated, organized, and willing to take initiative and learn.

+ 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

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Familiarity with SQL, reporting and visualization tools, web development, or full-stack development.

+ Interest in manufacturing execution systems, plant applications, infrastructure, automation, or cloud data platforms.

+ Strong communication skills and willingness to engage with both physical and technical processes.

** What You'll Gain*
* + Hands-on…