Market Development Intern - Summer 2026

Market Development Intern - Summer 2026

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. 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. 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

Corning's summer internship experience is rich with hands-on learning. You'll live, work, and experience the Charlotte community while building on-the-job skills. Working with a supervisor or mentor, you will gain work experience while interacting with key technologies, subject matter experts and leaders. Our Market Development teams serve as subject matter experts, helping to help solve customer challenges. They also define and prioritize new product development and work with Marketing to support the creation of customer facing materials.

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

Support projects and day-to-day work in a functional aspect of the commercial process. Prepare and present an executive level presentation on an assigned commercial project. Participate in experiential learning, mentoring relationships, and development opportunities.

Experiences / Education - Required

Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the following fields : Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or other Telecom industry related degrees (Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Optical Science & Engineering) Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or relevant Sciences. GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred. Interested in commercial operations roles such as sales, marketing, sales support, customer service, field engineering, product marketing and / or product management functions. Proficiency with MS Office Tools. Attention to detail and bias towards action. Proven analytical skills and process orientation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May-August 2026) with a graduation date of December 2026 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.

Other Skills

Confidence, professional and technical curiosity, strong work ethic, self-motivated, entrepreneurial.

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.

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.