I enjoyed learning how to code in Studio 5000 using ladder logic. I also learned how to design HMI displays using FactoryTalk. I had the opportunity to work hands on with Programming Logic Controllers on a daily basis.
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Supply Chain Intern
May - August 2019 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I really enjoyed learning new skills and programs as well as the fact that the project I was given has real impact on the company rather than just being given busywork.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change anything about my experience. I think it was a very informative foray into the corporate world.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. For the most part, people are more than willing to help and encourage you as long as you take the time to reach out.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I truly enjoyed the work I was doing. Everything I did was new to me but everyone at Corning was willing to help and teach me everything I needed to know. It was a very open environment and everyone was welcoming and friendly the entire time.
What I wish was different
I wish it was a little closer to home. Being 5 hours away all summer was a bit tough in terms of being homesick.
Advice
A piece of advice I would share is to not be afraid to ask for help. If you are confused about something or don't know what to do just ask somebody and they will help you. Most people that work for these companies want you to stay so they will be willing to help. I would also say don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and I would apply this to not only a job but to life in general. Step out and experience new things.
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Development Intern
May - August 2019 • Corning, NY
What I liked
The work environment was great, friendly supervisor who helped me when I needed it but allowed me to independently research and learn. Large community of interns all staying in the dorms harbored easy friendships for the summer. Lots of nature activities nearby.
What I wish was different
Location is far from cities, so life is quiet. I was put on two projects at first and then had to down-select to one, but I wish I was only on one the whole time because there wasn't enough time to be working on two.
Advice
It's a fantastic place to learn about whether or not you want to work out of undergrad or continue to your graduate degree, because there are many employees here with all kinds of degrees and you can have 1 on 1 meetings with pretty much anybody you want to learn more about their job.
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Advanced Modeling Intern
July - August 2017 • Painted Post, NY
What I liked
I was given a challenging task that allowed me to apply what I had learned in school the year before
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the structure of the internship program and the opportunities the interns had to learn about the wide variety of opportunities offered at Corning Inc. The internship was a learning experience as well as the opportunity for hands on engineering work.
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Packaging Engineer Intern
August 2017 • Tewksbury, MA
What I liked
Very friendly staff. Lots of hands-on experience with testing (mostly ISTA). Practical experience learning how a company runs. Able to learn about the products, and how they are used in application - not JUST about the packaging
What I wish was different
Too much down time - wish the company had given me a big project to work on independently rather than many little tasks when they're available. If they don't have a task for you, you might now have work to do.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions - many people here want to share their knowledge and experiences. There's a lot you can learn from this internship that goes beyond the realm of packaging.
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Finance Intern
May - August 2017 • Corning, NY
What I liked
The company culture was very welcome and opening. The people there were very helpful and willing to teach.
What I wish was different
I wish i would have been given a little more responsibility in terms of projects.
Advice
Network and get to know as many people as possible during your work time as possible. It will be very beneficial in the long run.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I liked the people that worked there - super nice, super friendly, super supportive environment. Great time, and very well established intern program. Loved my fellow interns, great people!
What I wish was different
I wish my role was more defined before I got to the internship!
Advice
Be patient! Have fun! Work hard and ask lots of questions early on. Time flies so enjoy it!
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Optical technician
May - August 2018 • Fairport, NY
What I liked
They were really friendly and always did things to make empolyees feel wanted
What I wish was different
The number of hours I worked was occasionally alot
Advice
Even as a tech you can still get alot of engineering experience
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Controls Intern
February 2019 • Wilmington, NC
What I liked
I enjoy learning new things that have to do with my experience for when I graduate. It was awesome getting to work in a professional environment.
What I wish was different
The only thing that I wish was different is that I had like a specific mentor that I could go to when I needed help with things.
Advice
Always make the most of your experiences because you never know who is watching!
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Procurement intern
June - August 2018 • Manassas, VA
What I liked
Hands-on experience, networking and corporate communication
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
It is a great company to work at, management understands your needs and is always willing to help. They also provide flexible schedule which is great when you’re a student.
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Human Resource Leadership Development Program Intern
May - August 2018 • Corning, NY
What I liked
Friendly company culture
What I wish was different
Advice
The work was challenging but not overwhelming. The company culture and the way that they cater to interns is remarkable.
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Controls Engineer
January - August 2019 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I wasn’t stuck doing busy work. They treated me like any of the other engineers and kept me involved the whole time I was there.
What I wish was different
Relay mandatory learning material better/ HR material
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask for help because more times than not your co-workers will be more than willing to share their knowledge
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Process Engineer Intern
May - December 2018 • Big Flats, NY
What I liked
It was very enlightening, actually being able to see how engineering and manufacturing processes work, especially on a strict timeline and how to work quickly using as many resources
as possible, and as as efficiently as possible.
What I wish was different
I wish I had moved to an apartment closer to work so that my commute was a little shorter. It would have also been nice if the time crunch on the company wasn't so pressing, because I had no real time to ask questions and find different jobs here and there. I was mostly pulling data from a database to finish off deviation reports, and didn't get to work much with the machinery because it was constantly in production mode.
Advice
I would advise any future employees to ask as many questions as possible and to get your hands dirty. People are busy and will not come search you out to give you jobs, you have to be proactive and ask people what needs to be done.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Tewksbury, MA
What I liked
It was a great company, that cared a lot about their employees. They were very helpful and I learned a lot from them.
What I wish was different
I enjoyed it all. I would not have changed anything.
Advice
Do not be afraid to travel to get the opportunity that you want, and do not be afraid to ask questions.
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EHS Intern
May - August 2019 • Corning, NY
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere and the how they were able take the time to teach me so many great things.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been more prepared but by the end of it, I was confident in what I was doing.
Advice
Absorb all the information you can, push yourself
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Engineering intern
May - August 2019 • Keene, NH
What I liked
The company was great to work for!
What I wish was different
I wish I had a different task for my internship.
Advice
Always check in with local engineering firms. They always seem to have an opening for an internship, but it is not posted.
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Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Intern
May - August 2019 • Kennebunkport, ME
What I liked
I was treated like a first year engineer and given all of the responsibilities that come along with it, although I was only an intern. It was great to get real experience and I learned a ton from this internship.
What I wish was different
Advice
Network as much as you can and keep in touch once the internship is over.
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Data Analytics & Reporting Intern
May - August 2021 • Corning, NY
What I liked
My manager gave me a lot of autonomy to solve problems I've been assigned and was receptive to any questions I might have.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more than one other intern on my team, although there were a total of 100 or so interns living in Corning.
Advice
Don't be afraid of asking questions to anyone in the office.
