Digital & IT Intern, Analyst, Concord Manufacturing - Summer 2027

Digital & IT Intern, Analyst, Concord Manufacturing - Summer 2027

The intern will join the Manufacturing IT team at the Concord Plant, working with engineers and technicians who manage, modify, and develop control systems and supporting software used in optical fiber manufacturing. This opportunity provides hands-on experience with plant systems, software development, troubleshooting, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Program Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities

• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

Key Responsibilities

• Support management, modification, and development of control systems used in optical fiber manufacturing.
• Develop or modify software that supports manufacturing, including web-based or stand-alone applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to understand needs and implement improvements.
• Assist with troubleshooting software, control system, and manufacturing technology issues.
• Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Support analysis of system performance and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Document technical solutions, configurations, and project outcomes.
• Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to technical and business partners.

Requirements

• Student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business concepts quickly.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Self-motivated, organized, and willing to take initiative and learn.

• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 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

• Preferred Qualifications

• Programming coursework or experience in C, Visual Basic, .NET, C#, VB.NET, or similar languages.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and IT teams.

• What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting meaningful Digital & IT work.

• Exposure to enterprise technologies, business processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Professional development, networking, and experience communicating project outcomes.

• 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.

• 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 accommodations at corning dot com.

• Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

• Nearest Secondary Market: Concord