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Sterilization Process Engineer

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Date: Apr 28, 2025

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27712

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68320

 

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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.​   

 

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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Corning’s sterilization technology and terminal sterilization processes across the CLS division.  We look for you to support of development, engineering, and manufacturing projects.  You will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Division Engineering.  Primary responsibility will be support of internal sterilization equipment, process, and technology as well as interface with outside vendors.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Actively collaborate with other site engineers, operations personnel, and suppliers to maintain and improve operations
  • Work with operations to gather support needed, information, and provide updates on process status
  • Quickly respond to production and process upsets, troubleshoot production issues, diagnose problems, and implement corrective action (machine fix, process change, etc.) to reestablish operations
  • Work with operations to further develop SPC/SQC for process discipline and control (PD/PC)
  • Provides technical leadership in assigned processes and escalate issues appropriately
  • Act to continuously improve and expand the core process capabilities
  • Use of engineering first principles like MEE to drive mechanistic understanding and root cause identifications
  • Responsible for providing technical expertise and strategic direction for sterilization
  • Supporting and executing activities related to development, validation, routine sterilization and requalification activities
  • Lead and work collaboratively across project teams as assigned, which may include commercial product support, continuous improvement activities, innovation projects, or other activities related to sterilization
  • Reviewing and analyzing process data for trends and improvement areas
  • Monitor internal asset performance with focus to 98% uptime
  • Documents changes via the change control process
  • Train maintenance and operations personnel on processes and machinery to transfer operations knowledge and ensure operational efficiency and product quality
  • Must respond to off-hours calls (rotating coverage schedule) to resolve process upsets or systems downtime events; occasionally must flex working schedule as required to meet business needs
  • Provide indirect leadership to assigned technical and hourly associates to achieve departmental quality, quantity, service, cost, and safety goals

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, physics, physical science or other related science degree program or the ability to obtain one prior to start
  • 0-3 years experience in engineering or manufacturing environments 
  • Creative/innovative problem solving
  • Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
  • Strong experimental practices and engineering problem solving; can understand fundamentals and recognize deviations and implement routine solutions
  • Proficient in the use of software programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Broad knowledge of sterilization techniques and fundamentals
  • Become a subject matter expert in sterilization technology
  • Experience with radiation technology, electron beam (e-beam) nuclear applications, physics, gamma irradiation or technology transferable to product sterilization via radiation technologies
  • Experience within the Life Sciences or medical device industries
  • Medical device quality systems and sterility assurance requirements
  • DMAIC and/or lean manufacturing principles
  • Equipment and product design and validation experience
  • Familiarity with radiation, heat, filtration, and chemical sterilization methods and associated international standards (ISO 11135, ISO 14937, ISO 11137, ISO 13408)
  • Working knowledge of microbiological testing, biocompatibility and associated international standards (ISO 11737, ISO 11138, ISO 14161, ISO 10993) required to support sterilization process validation
  • Experience working with data analysis software (JMP, Minitab, etc..)

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 


The range for this position is $69,791.00 - $95,963.00 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.


Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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