Controls Engineering Intern - Summer 2025 **Date:** Jan 27, 2025 **Location:** Kennebunk, ME, US, 04043 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 66430 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:** Support Corning Life Sciences Division Engineering Automation, Controls, Equipment and Measurements Team with project activities including new and existing product capacity expansions, technology development, process system upgrades, yield and throughput improvement and feasibility studies. This position will include but is not limited to process automation and equipment specifications, design, controls and programming, and measurements support for capacity expansion projects, improving current processes or developing new technology. **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 **Responsibilities:** + Assist in defining equipment specifications, related project plans and design reviews. + Assist in problem-solving or trouble shooting to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues. + Provides cost and schedule updates on assigned projects. + Support equipment acceptance testing, installation, debug and validations. + Provide general engineering and manufacturing skills and knowledge (understands theories and fundamentals) and support efforts for root cause understanding of issues and put permanent solutions in place. + Recommend and implement permanent solutions to long term performance issues and improve existing and new technologies. + Meet all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements. **Requirements:** + Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters of Engineering in the fields of Automation, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Optics. + Excellent written and verbal communications skills + Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented + High skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) + Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines + Self-motivated; takes initiative Ability to work in a team environment **Desired Skills:** + Creative and innovative + Willingness to learn and acquire new skills + Ability to work with CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) + Basic software programming knowledge (ex: VB.net, C#, Python) + Basic PLC programming knowledge (ex: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi) + Basic knowledge with industrial Robots programming + Basic knowledge with Vision systems or Machine vision (ex: Halcon, Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV) + Basic knowledge with various electro-mechanical devices such as: servo motors, sensing devices and conveyors + Basic knowledge of AC and DC circuits **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. ​ **Corning Puts YOU First!** We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. + Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. + Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. + Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. + Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. + Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. 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