About this role
BRiTE - Commercial Rotational Program
Role Purpose
Corning Optical Communications: Commercial Rotational Program
The BRiTE (Broad. Relevant. Tangible. Experience.) program provides new graduates with the unique opportunity to gain hands-on, broad commercial experience by completing four rotations across various business functions. Each rotation is intentionally designed and includes commercial project work, experiential learning, mentoring relationships and leadership development opportunities in the following areas:
- Sales (Inside Sales and Field Sales)
- Marketing and Market Development
- Engineering & Customer Experience
- Product Line Management
Participants will gain valuable experience working alongside mentors on real-life projects, develop critical skills to jump-start their careers, and build a network by collaborating with company leaders and teams across the organization.
Experiences/Education - Required
Required Experience and Skills:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Bachelor's degree in the following fields:
- Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Telecom Industry, e.g., Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Optical Science and Engineering)
- Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Physics, Chemistry
- Graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
- Ability to articulate interest in working in commercial roles such as sales, marketing, sales support, field engineering, product marketing and/or product management functions
Key Attributes:
- Interested in working in different corporate functions
- Thrives in a diverse work environment
- Inquisitive and curious
- Entrepreneurial
- Flexible and mobile
- Comfortable working on your own and in groups
- Driven and self-aware
Experiences/Education - Desired
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Multiple Internships
- Leadership roles on campus
- Study Abroad/international travel
- Language skills (fluent in more than 1 language)
- Large company intern experience (commercial related)
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $63,000.00 - $86,625.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte