Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op
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Requisition Number: 77136
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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.
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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
Role Purpose
This co‑op role provides a hands-on opportunity to support plant-wide manufacturing initiatives with a primary focus on automation and manufacturing related projects. The co‑op will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to identify opportunities for automation, improve process capability, and drive cross-functional improvements across multiple manufacturing areas. This role offers broad exposure to equipment, processes, and systems within a production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support identification and implementation of automation opportunities across manufacturing processes
- Work with engineering and maintenance teams to support equipment upgrades, controls, and process automation projects
- Identify and implement improvements to cycle time, throughput, and quality
- Conduct process mapping, value stream analysis, and waste identification across multiple production areas
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring process or equipment issues
- Develop visual dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools to drive decision-making
- Utilize AI tools to analyze data and improve manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and quality teams across departments
- Assist in developing standard work, SOPs, and training materials for new processes or automation systems
Experiences/Education - Required
- Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering program
- Strong interest in automation, manufacturing systems, or process engineering
- Ability to work in a hands-on plant environment
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to automation systems, PLCs, robotics, or controls
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, etc.)
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, process flows, and system interactions
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 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.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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