About the role#
This is a 6-month co-op position within the Corning Optical Communications packaging program. You will receive on-the-job training to learn packaging strategies and apply best practices to assigned projects. Your work will focus on three main areas: cost savings, sustainability, and adding value to innovation solutions. You will help standardize and optimize existing packaging to improve cost, capability, and quality while supporting manufacturing and commercial needs.
What you'll do#
- Assist packaging engineers with the design, evaluation, and optimization of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
- Support initiatives to improve packaging cost, quality, sustainability, and capability.
- Participate in testing and validation activities, including assessments for fit, form, function, handling, and product protection.
- Collect, organize, and analyze data to support engineering recommendations and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as specifications, test reports, drawings, and bills of material.
- Collaborate with global packaging engineers, manufacturing, quality, logistics, sourcing, and commercial partners.
- Engage with material suppliers to research options, request samples, and compare solutions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering or a comparable discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to analyze information and solve problems effectively.
- Strong initiative and commitment to assigned tasks.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively across teams.
- Experience with a previous packaging internship is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This position is paid and full-time.
- We do not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated operates as a manufacturer in the glass, ceramics, and concrete sectors. Founded in 1851, the company maintains its headquarters in Corning, New York. It employs over 22,000 people across its global operations. The firm focuses on optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive components, and life sciences equipment.
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