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Sr. Forming Process Engineer

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Date: Aug 27, 2025

Location: Harrodsburg, KY, US, 40330

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70526

 

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

Seeking a highly capable Process Engineer for advancing the Gorilla Glass forming technologies and process. Candidate must have a strong foundation in Process Engineering and expertise in data analysis and experimental methods. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers across multiple divisions, and Corning’s commercial organizations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight to the Gorilla Glass forming processes
  • Provide direction and leadership with new glass and technical migration across the Gorilla Glass fleet
  • Lead experiments to develop fundamental understanding of the process and provide change recommendation based on results
  • Define and execute forming start up plans for new glass and new technology migrations
  • Lead problem solving sessions as necessary to resolve issues during various stages of process evolution (development, engineering, manufacturing)
  • Utilize process engineering skillsets (process data analysis, root cause, MEE, etc.)
  • Maintains a system mindset, builds understanding of interfacing processes
  • Captures and documents fundamental knowledge, process learning, and IP   

 

Travel Requirements: Expectations of 25% domestic and global travel

 

Hours of work/work schedule
Full time (40 hours per week), but great flexibility required given the globally dispersed nature of the team and aggressive project timelines. Teleconferences are likely during early morning or evening hours. Night/weekend flexibility is expected during process startup activity.

 

Experiences/Education - Required

  • B.S. or equivalent in engineering
  • At least 2 years progressive experience in process engineering
  • Experience working in manufacturing plants and industrial research facilities  
  • Proven track record of solving difficult process problems
  • Ability to influence technical direction via communication and relationships from a remote location
  • Ability to handle ambiguity, changing priorities and changing requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Well-developed skills in working across multiple cultures and on a globally dispersed and diverse team

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Expertise in heat transfer, glass forming, mechanics, and process engineering fundamentals
  • Expertise in design of experiments and analysis of data
  • Problem solving skills demonstrated through troubleshooting on product or process related issues
  • Experience with OSI PI data systems

 

 

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.


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