Scientist, Data Analytics

Requisition Number: 74906

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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.​   

​ Come break through with us.  

Scope of Position

This candidate will be responsible for using existing data and/or generating new data to solve technical, business, or project-related problems. The candidate should have experience with data capture using various software tools, managing and manipulating large datasets, and applying a wide variety of data analysis methods. The analytical work will support projects ranging from highly technical problems to business forecasting. This will also involve manufacturing, development, research, and commercial work. The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert within a team environment to provide data analytics; this may require the creation of novel computational methods and analytical models.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and interpret results in RD&E or business environments.
• Work independently or as part of a team on data collection and preparation, followed by identification and application of appropriate analytical methods to solve problems or gain insight.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to develop and test hypotheses to meet project objectives.
• Develop new theories, or expand upon existing theories, as needed to solve complex problems.
• Research external and internal information relevant to problems identified by the project team.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to solve challenging problems across a variety of (mostly technical) disciplines.

Travel requirements/Work hours 

• No travel required
• Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional additional hours needed to meet urgent project demands.

Education and Experience - Required

• M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline, with a specialization in data analytics

Required Skills

• Capable of independently preparing data for machine learning purposes and performing exploratory data analysis.
• Strong mathematical and programming skills.
• Deep knowledge of state-of-the-art analytical methods and the software required to apply them. Knowledge of machine learning techniques, including traditional machine learning and modern deep learning methods (e.g., convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, transformers, and self-supervised learning).
• Practical experience using machine learning and deep learning frameworks and libraries for large-scale data mining.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of emerging technologies and algorithms in computer vision and/or machine learning in general.
• Understanding of analytics platforms and the ability to build data analytics solutions that meet performance and scale requirements.
• Familiarity with newer AI approaches such as foundation models and large language models (LLMs), generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and related tooling (e.g., prompt engineering, model evaluation, and/or MLOps practices for deployment and monitoring).

Soft Skills

• Must be collaborative and able to openly engage with colleagues to achieve project goals.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage one’s own work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone and video with team members at international locations.
• Ability to take feedback constructively and use it for personal growth.

This position supports immigration sponsorship. 

The range for this position is  $71,337.00 - $98,089.00 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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Corning offers you the total package.  

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.