New Grad Polymer Engineer - Summer​/Fall

Position: New Grad Polymer Engineer - Summer / Fall 2027 Start Date
Location: City of Corning

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.

Requisition Number: 77944
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, 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 Incorporated is seeking an Polymer Engineer to join our Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering organization in Corning, NY
. We are looking for new or recent grads with 0-2 years experience to start late Summer or early Fall 2027
.

This role offers hands-on work across laboratory, product, and manufacturing environments and includes up to 25% travel
, primarily domestic, to support training and business needs.
If you are energized by solving real materials problems that impact products and manufacturing, this is an opportunity to build your career in a highly collaborative engineering environment. In this role, you will apply polymer and materials science fundamentals to solve technical challenges related to material selection, characterization, processing, product development, and manufacturing support
. As part of Corning’s Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering organization, you will support multiple Corning businesses and technologies while working with researchers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and other subject matter experts to improve product and process performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and material characterization studies on polymer systems
• Analyze polymer properties, behavior, and performance using appropriate testing and analytical methods
• Design and execute experiments to investigate material behavior, processing effects, and product performance
• Support the development, qualification, and optimization of polymer materials and manufacturing processes
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and implement improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve product, process, and manufacturing challenges
• Document technical findings through reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations

Minimum Qualifications And Skills

• BS in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 0–2 years of relevant experience,…