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Glass Melting and Forming Design Staff Engineer

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Date: Oct 28, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 79423

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, 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

Role Purpose

Member of the Corning Glass Innovations design team, responsible for designing and delivering new glass melting and forming technology for Corning's manufacturing plants. Leads the design of new melting and forming equipment from concept through start-up, ensuring all quality, cost, and safety requirements are met. Works closely with design, analysis, and Science and Technology Division colleagues to develop and scale up new technologies. Provides technical representation at design reviews, risk assessment reviews, and technical forums.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the design of new glass melting and forming equipment from concept through fabrication, installation, and start-up
Applying glass melting and forming expertise to new equipment and technology development, including prototypes and pilot-scale trials
Evaluating technical options and design concepts for new melting and forming equipment, including their technical and economic viability
Leading technical execution of projects, including scope, schedule, and budget inputs
Performing engineering calculations and analysis, and writing technical reports
Defining thermal / structural / fluids modeling needs and working with analysis specialists to apply results to design
Leading design reviews and risk assessments
Interacting with domestic and international manufacturing sites and the Science and Technology Division

Hours and Travel:

20% combined local, national, and international
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm flex hours as needed

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Materials / Ceramic, Chemical, or Physics) required; Masters preferred
5+ years of design or engineering experience with glass melting and/or forming equipment (e.g., container, flat/float, tubing, fiberglass, display, or specialty glass)
Demonstrated record of designing and implementing melting and/or forming equipment in a production environment
Experience applying a multidisciplinary approach to design and to solving difficult manufacturing problems
Hands-on knowledge of glass melting and/or forming processes and equipment, ideally across more than one process or glass industry
Strong knowledge of high-temperature equipment design, including thermal management, thermal expansion, and creep
Broad mechanical design foundation
Demonstrated ability to deliver engineering projects on schedule and within budget
Ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority, including with international teams across time zones and cultures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
Thermal / structural / fluids modeling experience (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus)
Glass science background
Familiarity with refractory, precious metal, and ceramic materials and fabrication processes
Manufacturing plant experience, including equipment installation and start-up
Record of invention, patents, or technical publications

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,227.00 - $130,938.00 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.

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 aspirations, and career from day one.

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.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

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.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

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.

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.

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