Process Engineer - A&T

Requisition Number: 75895

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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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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, automotive, and solar 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 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Scope of Position: 

The Process Engineer supports and improves optical system assembly and test processes across both the Molecular Cleanroom (MCR) and Class 10,000 cleanroom environments. This role provides hands-on technical support for production, process capability, new product introduction, and continuous improvement, while working closely with operations, development, quality, and commercial teams.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for daily production needs and resolution of process upsets

• Own and drive manufacturing, process, and equipment issues to resolution
• Identify and lead process improvements to reduce cost, increase capacity, improve cycle time, reduce variability, and minimize scrap
• Lead new product introduction transfer activities into the production system
• Represent manufacturing during product development through informal and formal design reviews, including PDR and CDR participation
• Develop and maintain process documentation including flow charts, work instructions, process sheets, forms, and checklists
• Lead cross-functional projects related to process improvement, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and manufacturing readiness
• Collaborate with estimating teams to support quoting and manufacturability assessments for new products
• Collaborate with commercial, quality, and production teams to address customer questions, complaints, and product returns
• Assess manufacturing capability gaps and recommend process, tooling, equipment, or training improvements
• Lead manufacturing risk assessments and drive risk reduction activities
• Perform manufacturing tasks as needed in support of production and process validation activities
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support autonomous maintenance of work areas and equipment
• Demonstrate flexibility to support off-shift production needs when required
• Follow and promote safe work practices and cleanroom protocols

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or technical process support
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and drive issues to closure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading root cause investigations and process improvement activities
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical expertise and expand knowledge in new processes or technologies
• Ability to work effectively across operations, development, quality, and commercial teams
• Hands-on aptitude with precision assemblies, manufacturing equipment, and process troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with optical assembly, test processes, or cleanroom manufacturing

• Experience supporting new product introduction and design transfer into manufacturing
• Familiarity with customer complaint response, returns, and CAPA processes
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, or other performance excellence tools
• Experience with risk assessments, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, DOE, or validation activities

• Experience with assembling close tolerance parts that may have unusual shapes or parameters.

Travel Requirements: < 5%.  Typical travel includes special training/networking opportunities and potential customer and vendor visits.

Hours of work: Typical first shift production hours, M-F, 8am-5pm. Evening and weekend support as needed.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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. 

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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.