Intern, Electrical Engineer - Summer

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Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78163

The company built on breakthroughs.
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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, automotive, and solar 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
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Corning is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to support controls-focused engineering activities at Sullivan Park. This role provides an opportunity to contribute in a research and development environment through the design, build, testing, and improvement of prototype equipment and associated electrical and control systems. The Electrical Engineer Intern will work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical teams to develop and support prototype and experimental equipment used in R&D activities.

The role provides hands-on exposure to controls engineering, including instrumentation, sensors, automation, electrical components, troubleshooting, and equipment control systems. The role may also inlcude infrastructure support.

• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final project

Intern

Activities:

• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

• Support electrical and controls engineering activities related to prototype, developmental equipment and infrastructure.
• Assist with the design, assembly, testing, debugging, and improvement of prototype equipment and associated electrical and control systems
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and controls-related issues in partnership with engineers, technicians, and operations personnel
• Assist in developing and implementing improvements to equipment controls, automation, and overall system performance
• Collect, organize, and analyze technical data to support engineering decisions, testing activities, and project execution
• Develop, update, and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, work instructions, test procedures, specifications, and technical reports
• Support evaluation and selection of sensors, instruments, control components, and related hardware for prototype and R&D applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, process consistency, and safe operation of developmental systems
• Present project updates, findings, and…