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Development Scientist

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Date: Aug 5, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77004

 

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

 

 

 

 

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Staff Engineer – SS&T Finishing to join our team in Corning, New York. This is an onsite Monday-Friday, 40-hour-per-week role with flexibility as needed and 10%–20% travel, including possible international travel, depending on project needs. This position does support immigration sponsorship.

 

This role supports Surface Science and Technology, a team focused on developing surface treatments and finishing processes that improve product performance and manufacturability from early concept through pilot and high-volume manufacturing. The position is centered on materials finishing process development, equipment understanding, experimental design, and cross-functional technical execution in support of Corning’s innovation and manufacturing efforts.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive project-level participation in materials finishing to develop surface and edge treatments and processes from concept through scale-up, including work performed internally and with external manufacturing partners
  • Manage one or multiple projects, design experiments, develop detailed project plans, estimate task timing, monitor progress against schedules, track expenditures, and communicate project status when needed
  • Develop or quickly build the process engineering and materials knowledge needed to define finishing processes and related equipment for projects ranging from early-stage concept development to pilot and high-volume manufacturing start-up
  • Participate on cross-functional project teams supporting innovation, concept generation, certification, technology development, detailed design and build, pilot scale start-up, and high-volume manufacturing
  • Work within project teams to solve finishing process challenges and support project sponsors across Corning businesses
  • Design and analyze first-generation and next-generation finishing system processes and designs from material selection, analysis, and behavior perspectives
  • Use internal laboratory facilities and equipment to demonstrate proof of concept, including hands-on work
  • Interface with external suppliers to specify and procure finishing process elements including machines, tools, fixtures, chemicals, and consumables
  • Document work through internal reporting, invention disclosures, and restricted technical reports, and present project work to peers, internal stakeholders, external customers, and leadership
  • Support implementation of processing systems and assist with training operational personnel

 

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Technical expertise in the design, development, and/or integration of finishing processes and/or related machine systems for glass and/or ceramic materials processing
  • Technical expertise and experience in edge and surface grinding of glass, glass ceramic, silicon, and metallic articles
  • Understanding of and ability to operate metrology systems to characterize parts, fixtures, and machines
  • Basic knowledge of material reliability science and its relationship to finishing processes
  • Systematic approach to problem solving using experimental design and statistical analysis
  • Ability to manage technical interfaces between Corning and external equipment manufacturers or suppliers in support of emerging technology efforts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and technical documentation
  • Ability to work effectively in matrixed internal and external teams and execute assignments with minimal supervision

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Prior experience in a technical field such as process and/or product development, equipment engineering, project or engineering management, technology or product transfer, or machining and metrology processes
  • Understanding of semiconductor materials processing, particularly wafering, and related machine systems
  • Computer-aided design skills, including SolidWorks
  • Ability and willingness to perform hands-on work using existing machines and tooling, up to 25%
  • Familiarity with contract manufacturers supporting finishing processes

 

 

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

 


The range for this position is $81,561.00 - $112,147.00 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.


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