Senior Application Engineer

Requisition Number: 63613

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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, and automotive 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 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Be able to clearly articulate the values of Corning reactor products, and the benefits of their applications, as well as cover the technical details of our products succinctly. 
• Provide comprehensive product and application technical supports to customers via telephone/web/email/visit: Answer customer questions relating to reactor products & auxiliaries, and technical subjects related to product process integration in both R/D and manufacturing environment. 
• Independently to run application tests, flow chemistry process and the continuous downstream solutions development in the labs or at customer sites and be responsible to find solutions for building the equipment for the downstream
• Interact with customer and auxiliary suppliers and lead the success of customer projects at various scales.
• Conduct other tasks assigned by the manager

Education & Experience  

• Doctor degree with ≥2 years’ experience or master degree with ≥3 years’ experience in process chemistry, applied chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, or a related field
• Experience in downstream solutions or engineering is a plus
• Experience with process development in pharmaceutical, fine-chemicals a plus 
• Industrial synthetic process, plant reactor operating experience a plus

Required Skills                                                

• Proficient in organic synthesis experiment design, chemical reaction tests, reaction quench and downstream handling in lab and at customer sites
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and in Mandarin are “must”
• Outstanding interpersonal, telephone, presentation skills is preferred. 
• Good cross functional team communication skill. Experience in multiple team work.
• Strong problem solving skills, and independent execution skills

Desired Skills  

• Experience of project management 
• Some knowledge/experience in process designs, and SHE regulations is a good plus
• Some knowledge/experience in chemical plant production is a good plus

Soft Skills                                                

• Ability to function and thrive in a global team environment with an appreciation of aggressive goals 
• Flexible, service-oriented team leader with proactive attitude
• Stable, reliable, flexible
   

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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.