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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

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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 degee 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.

 

 

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

 

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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