Job Description

R equisition Number: 76104

The company built on breakthroughs.  
Join us. 

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.   

How do we do this? 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.  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Process Engineering role within the Diesel Manufacturing Firing Engineering Department involved with supporting capacity and cost reduction initiatives. The role requires interaction with Development, Engineering and Manufacturing personnel to deliver evolutionary improvements in processes or product attributes. Use scientific method to drive to fundamental understanding to solve manufacturing problems. Improve process understanding, product quality, process capability, and reduce manufacturing costs. Role includes individual contributor, technical leadership and project leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Support development and execution of firing technology strategy, roadmap and project portfolio
Work with manufacturing counterpart to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions in a timely manner
Provide process engineering skills for process improvements for existing manufacturing products and processes, process development for new products, and root cause understanding for production issues
Work in a cross-functional environment: link between development, engineering, quality, commercial, and manufacturing to deliver the best possible solution
Use of rigorous tools to deliver results including problem analysis, potential problem analysis, risk assessment, DMAIC methodology, innovation
Experimental design to determine and optimize important process variability and product parameters
Use engineering/scientific principles and data to solve problems, including production issues while striving for fundamental understanding
Ensure best practices are communicated, evaluated, and implemented
Promote and develop technical growth and responsibility among department technicians
Integrate problem solutions into production and validate results. Provide second level production support.
Translate work, solutions, and directions into presentation to leadership that can be understood and are actionable

Experiences/Education - Required

Minimum: BS in Ceramics, Materials, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with 0-3 years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Technical competence in process engineering
Experience with measurement, characterization or ceramics processing technologies
Project leadership aptitude, including ability to achieve results through matrix organization or team
Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making
Strong work ethic and desire to exceed expectations
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to use data to drive to solutions
Strong drive to succeed and implement solutions
Technically curious, self-motivated

Experiences/Education - Desired

Strong ceramic processing knowledge
Strong raw materials understanding (selection, beneficiation, characterization, and impact on process characteristics)
Demonstrated results developing and delivering step change innovations to manufacturing
Skills and experience with statistical process control and Design of Experiments methods
Experience with application of 6-Sigma methods, KT and MEE
Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization or ceramics processing.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,776.00 - $97,317.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com

About Corning Incorporated

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170+ year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries.

Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks.

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Corning, New York

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

corning.com

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