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Controls Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Date: Sep 26, 2024

Location: Kennebunk, ME, US, 04043

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64894

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

In this role you will:

• Apply engineering knowledge to support the development and improvement of process and automated assembly equipment within the manufacturing plant.

• Support the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Technology and Engineering teams in electrical design and programming changes.

• Troubleshoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause, and implements corrective actions.

• Support the integration of new Controls devices such as HMIs and Vision systems.

• Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes.

• Experiment Planning

• Support the creation of Experimentation Plans (Hypothesis test, DOEs).

• Collect data and perform detailed statistical analysis (Descriptive statistics, process capability, linear regression analysis).

• Lead and execute experimentation plans.

• Write technical reports for completed experiments.

• Support on the development and execution of equipment Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA).

• Support on monitoring line variables through Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Supports new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and training.

Education and Experiemce

• Currently enrolled in Mechanical, Automation, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering program with a graduation dateDecember 2025 or later.

• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer (May-August)

• Be willing to work at the posted job location.

• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite); Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work within a team environment (strong team player); Ability to build relationships and interact with all levels of the organization.

• High initiative, able to work independently, and in a team environment with high levels of uncertainty and change.

• Flexibility - Able to change and adjust smoothly as the situation demands.

Desired Experience:

• Project Management Software (MS Project)

• CAD Software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

• PLC/HMI/SCADA programming

• Electrical controls systems

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.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Maine