Optical Fiber Engineering Co-Op - Spring or Fall 2026

Requisition Number: 70217

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

As a part of an engineering team in an Optical Fiber manufacturing facility, utilize fundamental understanding to complete key project deliverables within the plant engineering organization.

Scope of Position:

Support technology development by using engineering principles to improve manufacturing equipment and processes, improve products or to design, build, & evaluate prototypes. Analyze data to improve or develop product, process, or equipment improvements. Give recommendations for improvements, present findings, and document work. Actively engage with cross-functional project teams to solve problems efficiently and effectively with the objective of meeting project requirements.

The Co-Op will run either Spring 2026 or Fall 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• While participating in a team environment, own key project objectives critical to Corning’s success.
• Interface with various engineering and operations groups to understand potential impact of product, equipment, and process changes.
• Ensure communication is established to address concerns and obtain assistance/buy-in.
• Review performance data on new processes/findings and effectively draw conclusions.
• Communicate effectively to personnel at various levels up to and including the staff level.

Skills/Education - Required

Education and Experience:

• Enrolled in an Engineering program
• Pursuing a BS/MS Electrical/Mechanical/Materials/Chemical or related engineering major
• To be considered for a Co-op position at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with engineering process fundamentals and scientific methodology (e.g. designing and using critical experiments to drive fundamental understanding)
• Data/statistical analysis skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to build relationships, work in teams and interact with all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information
• Results-oriented
• Working knowledge or experience with design of experiments (DOE) concepts

Experiences/Education - Desired

Desired Skills:

• Collaboration in a multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with your hands
• Experience with Six Sigma DMAIC or similar principles

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to handle ambiguity to get results
• Technical curiosity
• Flexibility
• Time management and ability to prioritize work
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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.

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