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Sr. Staff Scientist - Applied Mechanics

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Date: Nov 25, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72089

The company built on breakthroughs.  
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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. 

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

Role Purpose

The Senior Staff Scientist – Applied Mechanics is responsible for developing and applying modeling tools for solving process and product design problems. Candidate will develop, validate, and apply numerical models to solve structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, chemical reactions, and other applied mechanics problems. These models will help to understand physics, generate new concepts, and study design options for different Corning businesses. Candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, chemical reaction and a strong expertise in numerical simulation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and apply numerical models to solve process and product design problems.
Advance our capabilities in process optimization and product design via modeling & experimentation.
Collaborate with other scientists and engineers in R, D, & E for problem solving.
Communicate modeling results/conclusions to drive project decisions.

Experiences/Education - Required

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, civil engineering, materials sciences, or related areas with emphasis on applied mechanics and Finite Element Analysis.
More than 10 years of industrial experience in applied mechanics and computational analysis are required, exceptions may be made for strong candidates.
Strong background in applied mechanics and computational analysis. Deep understanding of applied mechanics concept and theory.
Experience with commercial FEA software including but not limited to ANSYS, ABAQUS, and COMSOL.
Experience with modeling structural and thermal stress problems and material nonlinearities.
Ability to understand and breakdown real world problems into solvable modeling objectives.
Problem solving skills and strong engineering intuition. Results-oriented thinking.
Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.

Experiences/Education - Desired

Problem solving skills with developing hypothesis on product or process related issues and effectively design approaches to find the root cause(s).
Experience in experiments and equipment design work, directly or in a collaboration.
Experience in chemical reactions and kinetics.
Knowledge and experience in fluid mechanics analysis.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $114,947.00 - $158,053.00 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.

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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