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Corning Incorporated · 2 days ago

Controls Intern - Summer 2026

Harrodsburg, KY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Corning Incorporated is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking a Controls Intern for Summer 2026 who will assist engineers with projects related to glass handling and manufacturing processes, focusing on control technologies.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

This individual will be directly involved with engineers and technologists in learning the melting, forming, or glass handling processes

Duties will include assisting Engineering Dept. Heads and Engineers with projects in the plant

A final review will occur with plant senior leadership in mid- summer

Work will include project and process activities. These activities will focus on a multitude of control technologies, including robotics, motion control, vision, and PAC/PLC

We are looking for candidates with a strong level of technical curiosity who are able to deliver creative solutions to technical challenges

Applicants should have the ability to work in a team-based environment and also be able to participate as an individual contributor

Qualification

Control system theoryProgramming languagesSensor technologiesProcess engineering skillsTechnical writingInnovative thinkingEffective communicationTeamworkProblem solving

Required

Pending Junior or Senior in Electrical Engineering Major

Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May 27th – July 31st, 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

Motivated self-starter with independent learning style

Knowledge of control system theory (PID control, alarming, frequency analysis, control schematics)

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with a modern programming language and design (MATLAB, C, C#, Python)

Familiarization with sensor technologies and their implementation

Effective communication & presentation skills (verbal and written)

Ability to work on a diverse project team

Ability to work well in teams

Strong presentation skills

Preferred

Process engineering skills (quantitative skills, coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training, technical writing, ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers and managers)

Innovative and technically curious

Problem solving and decision making

Results oriented

High commitment level

Familiarization with IEC 1131 programming languages (ladder, ST, FBD, SFC, IL)

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.

100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.

Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.