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Senior Melt Design Engineer

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Date: Jan 27, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72963

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. 

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

Melt Design Engineer, working on new processes and platform designs to extend current platform capability and life, and develop new platforms for new businesses or glass compositions.
Develop concepts, either through software (SolidWorks) or experimental work (labs/existing platforms). Owns the design from concept to implementation.
Track Intellectual Property of the new processes and designs and ensure documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide design support and fabrication support for the different MAPs and S&T groups in Corning.
Work with research melter, division engineering and manufacturing staff to understand businesses needs and work to create synergies if possible.
Learn from and work under the direction of Design experts (Associate/Sr. Associate/Fellow) to provide calculations, designs and assessments.
Hands on operation of new equipment, from fabrication to installation to startup.
Creation and execution of experiment plans when applicable.
Provide models and drawing packages to suppliers, inside customers and rebuild teams and support the teams during the different phases of design.
Deliver documentation (reviews/RTR) and capture IP as needed
Build network and reputation across organization
Travel Requirements:10-25% annually, domestic and international such as Kentucky, France and Asia

Experiences/Education - Required

Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 2 years of experience with high-temperature mechanical design engineering (over 1000 degrees)
Knowledge of FEA software, preference for COMSOL.
Able to apply critical thinking and engineering principles to solve complex problems.
Literature searches and report writing.
Succinct communication of complex ideas.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and diverse organization across research, development, engineering and manufacturing.

Experiences/Education - Desired

Master’s Degree
Knowledge of electrical and materials engineering experience would be a plus.
Capable of analyzing autopsied equipment and can make assumptions/conclusions on the possible improvements.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $80,984.00 - $111,353.00 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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