Corning Incorporated · 3 months ago
Environmental Health & Safety Intern - Summer 2026
Harrodsburg, KY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerCorning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern to assist with the implementation and support of EH&S programs, enhance safety standards, and contribute to process improvements at a manufacturing site.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the EH&S Department and other manufacturing support teams on a daily basis
Lead and execute agreed-upon projects aimed at achieving the facility’s EH&S goals
Evaluate EH&S risks and develop recommendations or action plans to mitigate identified risks
Support the development and implementation of EH&S program and process improvements
Conduct and participate in EH&S audits to identify program gaps and evaluate risk levels
Assist with incident investigations and corrective/preventative actions as required
Gain hands-on experience with EH&S tools and systems utilized in manufacturing environments
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
Junior standing or higher is preferred
Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May-August 2026) with a graduation date of December 2026 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
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with manufacturing personnel and support staff
Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Attention to detail and reliability in task execution
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Assistance with housing and travel
Meaningful project and final project presentation
Social and networking opportunities
Weekly tech talks
Community involvement
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
Founded in 1851
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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