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Sr. Development Engineer

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Date: Oct 30, 2025

Location: Hefei, AH, CN, 230011

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71426

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.​   

 

​ 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 

Key responsibilities:

The individual will work in the Product & Process Development Center of AGS, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.

Primary responsibilities include: 
•    Evaluation of strength & reliabilities of materials, including glass and glass-like brittle materials.
•    Development of new methods to characterize materials strength & reliabilities.
•    Support development of new materials, products & processes with improved performance including strength, reliabilities, and manufacturing cost.
•    Support manufacturing and customer problems solving activities.

The position is expected to work closely with other development, research, engineering, and manufacturing teams as well as commercial teams globally (in China/Asia, US and Europe). Expect travel < 25%.

Key skills required:

•    Solid background in fundamentals of mechanics, strength of materials, structural mechanics, solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, reliability theory.
•    Hands-on in designing and performing experiments independently, data collection/interpretation/analysis.
•    Good communication skill, good at working with people of diverse background.
•    Experience with glass or brittle materials reliabilities is a strong plus.

 

Overall, the individual is expected to be a subject matter expert (SME)/technical lead in fundamentals of mechanics, materials reliability, and structural mechanics. 

 

A PhD degree in Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related fields, with minimum of 2-year’ experience, is required; MS degree with >5-year’ experience and solid track record is also to be considered.  

 

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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