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Process Engineer - Molecular Clean Room

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Date: Jun 5, 2025

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68691

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

The Process Engineer supports optical systems assembly & testing. This role identifies and leads process improvements to reduce cost, increase capacity, and extend capability (variability, cycle-time, complexity, and scrap reduction). They engage the product development team during the development phase through informal and formal design reviews. They are responsible for developing process flow charts, work instructions, process sheets, checklists, forms, and other required documentation. This role provides daily production support to resolve process upsets. They participate in the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) of all new product development. Additionally participating in Manufacturing Risk Assessments and handle Risk Reduction activities. This role works with production teams to evaluate and troubleshoot product returns and advise on corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Lead new product introductions into the production system
Collaborate with the estimating team to quote new products
Collaborate with the commercial team to resolve customer questions
Collaborate with the quality team to respond to customer complaints and returns
Assess existing manufacturing capability gaps and recommend development activities
Perform manufacturing tasks and activities, as trained, and in compliance with work instructions
Responsible for housekeeping and autonomous maintenance of work area and equipment

Experiences/Education - Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Optical Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or related degree
3+ years of Process Engineering and/or Manufacturing Engineering experience
Dedicated and willing to work off hours to ensure product is completed on schedule
Able to effectively work with production groups and development engineering

Experiences/Education - Desired

Performance excellence training and project leadership a plus - Green Belt, Lean, or PQA experience
Mechanical, Optical, or Industrial Engineering training
Previous experience in technical manufacturing and process support
Desire to learn new technologies and become a SME
We are seeking an aptitude for precision hands-on mechanical skills; experience with assembling close tolerance parts that may have unusual shapes or parameters

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $83,750.00 - $115,156.00 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: Rochester

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