Sr. Scientist, Multi-Discipline

Scope of Position

Join Corning’s Science and Technology Division as a Multi-Discipline Sr. Scientist and help shape the future of materials science and advanced technology. In this role, you’ll drive innovation across diverse markets—ranging from optical communications and advanced displays to life sciences and energy—by integrating expertise in optics, electronics, mechanics, and materials.

You’ll collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers to deliver breakthrough solutions and accelerate the development of next-generation products and processes. Projects span cutting-edge applications such as photonics, microelectronics, sensors, photovoltaics, energy storage, and optoelectronics. Your work will directly impact Corning’s most ambitious initiatives and help define new research and business directions.

We thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where agility, creativity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration are essential. As a Multi-Discipline Sr. Scientist, you’ll have the freedom and support to explore bold ideas, rapidly build new capabilities, and be part of a team that turns visionary science into real-world impact.
If you are passionate about solving complex problems, eager to work at the intersection of multiple disciplines, and motivated to make a difference, Corning offers you the opportunity to grow, contribute, and shape the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, define, and address customer and business challenges using a systems-level approach
• Plan, design, develop, and test multi-domain devices and prototypes, integrating mechanical, electrical, optical, and materials components
• Lead and execute experiments: design of experiments (DOE), laboratory setup, data analysis, correlation with modeling, and interpretation of results
• Generate and communicate technical concepts, value propositions, and innovation opportunities in clear, actionable terms for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of technical specifications, performance metrics, risk assessments, and validation methodologies
• Participate in process integration, scale-up analysis, and transfer of prototypes to pilot or manufacturing environments
• Document results for internal/external publication and knowledge management
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and team collaboration across D&S mission domains
• Maintain awareness of advances in relevant fields and proactively recommend new approaches, tools, or technologies

Experiences/Education - Required

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline; or M.S. plus significant (6+) or B.S. plus significant (8+) industrial experience in multi-discipline device prototyping and system integration
• Demonstrated ability to integrate hardware, electronics, and software in device/system prototyping
• Experience with experimental planning, mechanical assembly, device fabrication, and laboratory test setups
• Technical expertise spanning at least two of the following: mechanical design, electrical/electronics design, optical design, materials processing (glass, ceramics, flexible substrates), or manufacturing process development
• Strong data analysis, technical writing, and presentation skills; proficiency with inter-office tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
  Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-performance, multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills for technical and business audiences

Experiences/Education - Desired

• CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD); optical design tools (e.g. Zemax, CodeV)
• Experience with control software (LabView, Python, C, C++, etc), automated assembly, or measurement system design
• Familiarity with validation protocols, scale-up, and transfer to manufacturing
• Track record of contributing to patent filings, publications, or industry benchmarking