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Sr. Technician - IOX and Surfaces

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Date: Feb 11, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 73284

 

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 

Role Purpose

This position is for a materials process technician to support the work of the Surface Science and Technology Capability.  The incumbent will aid in the development of surface treatments and conduct mechanistic studies to solve challenges for new and existing products and processes by building fundamental understanding of surface phenomena.  Preparing baths and samples for ion exchange and surface treatments, analyzing the resulting materials and surfaces through metrology, and performing and developing new tests on the resulting surfaces.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing ion exchange baths & surface treatments, organizing samples, and processing samples.
  • Experimentation with the treatment parameters:  chemicals, temperature, time, etc.
  • Conducting and/or coordinating analysis of baths, surface treatment solutions, and samples. Including though not limited to IOX metrology.
  • Documentation of results and sharing with the team

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Minimum Associate's degree
  • Computer literacy
  • Background in lab enviroments
  • Some working knowledge of basic materials physics and chemistry
  • Ability to learn new types of metrologiesExperience working with lab scale instruments and equipment (including software-controlled) and handling small parts
  •  Ability to learn bath making techniques and chemical treatments
  • Utilize or create spreadsheets to perform experiments and to log data
  • Maintain inventory of commonly used chemicals and consumables and follow procedures to procure new or additional chemicals and materials
  • Ability to learn to run analytical equipment such as microscopes, FTIR, UV/Vis, pH meters, etc.
  • Prepare glass or other materials substrates for various surface chemistry treatments and subsequent testing
  • Safety compliant and able to lead lab 5S activities
  • Scientifically observant, methodical, meticulous, and curious

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Able to run ion exchange or surface modification processes to meet product requirements
  • Able to develop experiments to test hypotheses
  • Able to find and work with vendors for raw materials and consumables 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $70,094.00 - $96,379.00 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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