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Materials Engineer

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Date: Sep 8, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70181

 

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 Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.



We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Scope of Position

In this role you will apply Materials Science Engineering fundamental principles to solve technical challenges primarily related to Ceramic, Metal and Polymer materials used in Corning manufacturing processes and products. This corporate engineering role serves all existing businesses, with typical project assignments lasting 6 months to 2 years and ranging from initial research projects through stage 5 manufacturing support. Our organization serves a flexible base of resources and knowledge which facilitates rapid solution development and emphasizes strong technical competence. You will serve as a material expert with interactions including raw materials, suppliers, fabrication, research, development, and manufacturing.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as expert in material properties and their linkage to impact on Corning's manufacturing processes and products.
• Work alongside senior level engineers for execution of project objectives.
• Drive to root cause understanding of technical challenges to improve yield, extend asset life, reduce costs, improve product attributes, and enable new products.
• Execute standard laboratory testing regimens, run analytical equipment, and work alongside senior level engineers in development of physical process simulations to extend knowledge base and support/disprove hypotheses.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory staff to ensure optimal turnaround time for testing and experimentation to meet critical project milestones.
• Work with external suppliers to identify best material solutions for project application.
• Share experimental findings with colleagues ranging from technical peers to engineering leadership providing information which enables data-based decisions driving project success.
• Maintain high quality engineering principles, including extensive use of statistics, structured problem-solving methods such as KT, DOE, and DMAIC six sigma tools.
• Document all project findings in internal, structured reports and presentations.
• Protect Corning's intellectual property by filing invention disclosures for patent applications.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • BS in Ceramic, Metallurgical, Polymer Engineering or Materials Science (MS or PhD will also be considered for this position) plus 0-5 years of experience.
  • Relevant coursework related to ceramic or metal materials for glass manufacturing or polymer materials for extruded and/or injection molded products.
  • Laboratory experience, hands on approach to developing and executing experimentation to drive to root cause understanding.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful working relationships with internal business customers, external suppliers and co-workers.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Working knowledge in the approach to failure mechanism understanding with practical application for process/design improvement.
  • Material understanding and linkage to properties; microstructure, chemistry, high temperature material interactions, sintering, forming techniques.
  • Process engineering knowledge and project management tools and approach.
  • Statistical data analysis, utilization of designed of experiments

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 


The range for this position is $65,294.00 - $89,780.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

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, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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


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