Process Engineer II

Role Purpose

As a Process Engineer II in Corning's solar wafer manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for supporting and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot process issues, lead continuous improvement efforts, and implement process and technology enhancements that improve yield, throughput, quality, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• The engineer will contribute to line, department and plant performance. Process involvement will include production and development activities.
  
• The engineer will take the initiative to improve procedures and setups through documented change control.
  
• The engineer will proactively identify where gaps in work instructions and process setups exist and will work to close the gaps. Improvements will be implemented with the expectation that standard operating procedures and setups are created and followed.
  
• Problem solving will be routine and is expected to be performed methodically. Assistance to other engineers with problem solving is expected.
  
• The engineer will be expected to document process understanding. This will include daily process learning, development planning, and development reviews.
  
• The engineer will have discretion on when to elevate issues to a higher level.
  
• Work will be assigned in terms of objectives and general guidelines.
  
• The engineer's work will be reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and for consistency with established procedures. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions may result in the reallocation of resources.

Key Responsibilities (continued)

• The engineer is expected to perform daily engineering oversight and support of production
  
• The engineer is the point of contact for daily activities, problem resolution and process improvement. At times the coordination of upstream or downstream activities will be required.
  
• Daily interaction with the operators and production leadership is the norm to understand issues and to communicate plans and instructions. Sound communication is key to success in the role.
  
• Training of production personnel is routine and common in this position.
  
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all manufacturing processes. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards and risks.

Work Hours

• Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  
• Support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, requiring occasional availability outside standard business hours to address production, process, and operational needs.

Education and Experience

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a high-volume production environment.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data to identify trends, reduce process variation, and drive root cause identification.
  
• Proven problem-solving capability, including facilitating cross-functional teams, prioritizing actions, delegating responsibilities, and driving solutions to completion.
  
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and effectively support a variety of internal stakeholders.
  
• Strong understanding of process control, operational discipline, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including the judgment to recognize when escalation, deviation review, or additional stakeholder involvement is required.
  
• Ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies and statistical tools to improve process performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
  
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence peers, operators, technicians, and leadership teams.

Desired Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and graphing functions.
  
• Demonstrated leadership skills or a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
  
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and experience identifying, analyzing, and reducing process variation.
  
• Experience leading projects, technical initiatives, or production teams within a manufacturing environment.
  
• Experience applying structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, such as DMAIC or Six Sigma.
  
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor, solar, glass, advanced materials, or other high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
  
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and drive results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information, expectations, and improvement plans to a variety of audiences.
  
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability, with the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek support or escalate issues.