Optical Fiber Engineering Co-Op - Spring or Fall 2026 jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Corning Incorporated · 1 month ago

Optical Fiber Engineering Co-Op - Spring or Fall 2026

positionConcord, NC
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Corning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking a Co-Op to support technology development by utilizing engineering principles to improve manufacturing equipment and processes, while analyzing data to drive product and process improvements.

Manufacturing
badNo H1Bnote

Responsibilities

While participating in a team environment, own key project objectives critical to Corning’s success
Interface with various engineering and operations groups to understand potential impact of product, equipment, and process changes
Ensure communication is established to address concerns and obtain assistance/buy-in
Review performance data on new processes/findings and effectively draw conclusions
Communicate effectively to personnel at various levels up to and including the staff level

Qualification

Engineering process fundamentalsData/statistical analysisDesign of experiments (DOE)Analytical problem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration in multicultural environmentSix Sigma DMAIC principlesMicrosoft Office proficiencyTechnical curiosityAttention to detailTime managementProblem solving skills

Required

Enrolled in an Engineering program
Pursuing a BS/MS Electrical/Mechanical/Materials/Chemical or related engineering major
To be considered for a Co-op position at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor's degree or higher
Familiarity with engineering process fundamentals and scientific methodology (e.g. designing and using critical experiments to drive fundamental understanding)
Data/statistical analysis skills
Analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to build relationships, work in teams and interact with all levels of the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information
Results-oriented
Working knowledge or experience with design of experiments (DOE) concepts

Preferred

Collaboration in a multicultural environment
Willingness to work with your hands
Experience with Six Sigma DMAIC or similar principles
Strong attention to detail
Able to handle ambiguity to get results
Technical curiosity
Flexibility
Time management and ability to prioritize work
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Company

Corning Incorporated

twittertwitter
Glassdoor3.8
company-logo
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
dateFounded in 1851
location
Corning, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.corning.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
linkedin
leader-logo
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
linkedin

Recent News

EIN Presswire
Interior Door Panel Display Industry Report: Competitive Landscape and Future Prospects
2025-10-28
Benzinga.com
Top 2 Tech Stocks That May Collapse In August
2025-08-22
Research and Markets
Smart Glass Market Leaders: Top 28 Companies Evaluated in Comprehensive Smart Glass Company Evaluation Report 2025
2025-08-18
Company data provided by crunchbase