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Sr. Scientist, Reliability Measurements

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Date: Apr 3, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 67815

 

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, and automotive 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 

Scope of Position

  • In this role, you will develop and implement reliability testing, conduct failure analysis, and recommend design improvements to enhance the product reliability and lifespan of products in real-world environments.
  • You will collaborate with research, engineering and product development teams to proactively identify risks and develop solutions that minimize failures and maximize system efficiency
  • Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (RCA), and stress tests to identify and mitigate potential design issues  
  • Analyze test data and recommend improvements in materials, design, and processes to enhance product reliability

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Develop plan ands execute mechanical testing, including routine testing, customer-specific testing, and fundamental studies.
  • Coordinate with others in the technology team to meet timelines for mechanical testing.
  • Analyze data collected during testing and relay critical findings to the team
  • Document and report results and observations during testing to highlight key findings.
  • Maintain databases of critical data observed during testing so that it can be referenced in the future.
  • Interact with customers internally and externally if the need be.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Minimum master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
  • Experience in the design and execution of reliability test plans
  • Experience with reliability testing and statistical analysis
  • Familiarity with reliability software tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
  • Willingness to perform non-routine testing and fundamental studies using lab equipment
  • Mechanical design skills 
  • Ability to communicate and work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced, and diverse environment 

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience with DOE, FMEA or other design and risk-based methods
  • Experience with computer aided design (CAD) and modeling (FEA)
  • Knowledge of brittle and/or ductile physics of failure 
  • Knowledge in digital image correlation (DIC) 

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $76,503.00 - $105,192.00 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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