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Process Engineer

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Date: Jun 11, 2025

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69013

 

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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 Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Role Purpose

To plan, support and lead workstreams on process and/or technology projects, including:

  • Develop or support new manufacturing technologies and methods
  • Develop and apply new and existing product attribute characterization methods
  • Improve existing manufacturing processes and capabilities
  • Develop methods and processes for the manufacture and characterization of new products
  • Develop methods, measurements and processes to improve existing products
  • Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including variability reduction, defect reduction, process control improvement, 6-Sigma

Key Responsibilities

To provide engineering expertise and leadership for process technologies within the Environmental Technologies Division Engineering Process Integration group. Lead and support through process technology and engineering project sub-teams.  Responsibilities include:

  • Lead and/or support projects involving process development, capability improvement, and cost reduction in support of division engineering programs.
  • Support development and execution of CET technology strategy, roadmap, and project portfolio
  • Support problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution
  • Support manufacturing improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control and capacity
  • Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges.
  • Apply process engineering knowledge, skills, and experience from concept through delivery of process and equipment at manufacturing locations
  • Developing new, and improving existing manufacturing technologies, process, equipment, methods, and measurements
  • Developing methods, processes, and measurements for the manufacture of new products
  • Developing machines, methods, measurements, and processes to improve precision, quality, cost, and efficiency of product attributes
  • Support multiple plants within CET

 

  • Provide project workstream leadership, technical and process engineering skills to meet department goals and objectives
  • Member of Division Engineering Process Integration group with a focus on ceramic forming
  • Work with and facilitate alignment between manufacturing, development, engineering and process experts to deliver step change and improvement of process or equipment capabilities

Experiences/Education - Required

  • BS/MS in an engineering discipline (ceramic, materials, or chemical preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years experience preferred
  • Technical competence in process or mechanical engineering; including chemical, ceramic, or material science with a process engineering aptitude.
  • Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
  • Demonstrate fundamental understanding through science and engineering skills
  • Collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
  • Ability to use the scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively
  • Strong data analysis, interpretation, and problem-solving skills
  • Results oriented and high dedication
  • Basic knowledge of DMAIC / DESGN, MEE methodology
  • Travel should be expected, dependent on project assignments.  International travel is possible.  Typical travel requirement is 25% or less.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Project leadership aptitude, including ability to achieve results through matrix organization or team.
  • Strong ceramic processing and raw materials understanding (selection, beneficiation, characterization, and impact on process characteristics)
  • Demonstrated results developing and delivering step change innovations to manufacturing
  • Skills and experience with statistical process control and Design of Experiments methods
  • Experience with application of 6-Sigma methods and application of mechanistic understanding and hypothesis testing on technical problems
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization or ceramics processing
  • Experience in manufacturing, engineering or development

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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