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

Job description

Requisition Number: 77842 The company built on breakthroughs. ​ Join us.​ 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.​ ​Come break through with us. The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide. Position Summary The intern will join the Manufacturing IT team at the Wilmington Plant, supporting onsite development efforts that enable manufacturing and operational needs. This opportunity provides hands-on experience working with plant stakeholders to understand requirements, develop or enhance technical solutions, test improvements, troubleshoot issues, and document project outcomes. 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 Partner with Manufacturing IT, engineering, and operations stakeholders to understand onsite development needs. Support development or enhancement of software, applications, interfaces, or technical solutions for plant processes. Assist with requirements gathering, solution design, coding, testing, and implementation activities. Help troubleshoot technical issues and identify practical improvement opportunities. Document technical requirements, solution designs, testing results, and support procedures. Participate in project planning, status reporting, and team collaboration. Apply academic knowledge to real-world manufacturing and operational challenges. Communicate project progress, outcomes, and recommendations clearly. 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, software development, controls, automation, or systems coursework or project experience. Interest in onsite development and technology within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. 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. 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. 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 .