Application Development Staff Scientist

Requisition Number: 72040

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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.​   

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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 

Role Purpose

With its new Corning® Enlighten™ Glass product Corning is enabling high-performance windows and doors, significantly enhancing the thermal performance, comfort, and aesthetics of built environments.

Corning Emerging Innovation Technology department is looking for an application development scientist whose primary focus will be to lead its advanced windows application development.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and apply models of performance (mechanical, thermal, optical, acoustic, reliability, energy) of glass panes, glass laminates, insulated glazing units (IGUs), windows, and doors to:
• Assess applicability of Corning Enlighten Glass to specific use cases
• Articulate and quantify Corning product technical advantage in use-case specific circumstances (market location, building characteristics, product line…) on laminates, IGU’s and buildings.
• Troubleshoot customer performance or manufacturing issues
• Leverage Corning Modeling and Computing capability group as needed to resolve technical hurdles
• Work closely with the product line team to define and communicate the product value prop, both internally and externally.
• Organize internal and external data collection to improve model accuracy or support performance claims.
• Represent Advanced Windows technology at North American industry associations to increase Corning product visibility and limit adoption barriers.
• Work with Corning Global Standards group in revising regulatory standards to facilitate use of ultra-thin glass.
• Lead the engagement with external entities offering architectural performance modeling to integrate Corning Enlighten Glass in their databases.
• Develop tools to facilitate and accelerate customer engagement and train the Advanced Windows team to use them.
• Participate in application development for programs other than Advanced Windows.

Experiences/Education- Required

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Physics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in thermo-mechanical modeling
• Strong communication skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams and across functions

Desired skills

• Experience or exposure to civil engineering or construction industry
• Proficiency in generating CAD drawings
• Demonstrated expertise in finite element analysis modeling

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $93,991.00 - $129,238.00 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. 

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