Process Engineer-Firing

Date: 11 Sept 2026

Location: Pudong, SH, CN, 201206

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77724

 

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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.​   

 

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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

 

Purpose of this position

Under the guidance and direction of Technical Management:

  • Provide process engineering leadership to drive process capability improvement, operational excellence, and manufacturing innovation through data-driven decision making and structured problem solving.
  • Implement process and equipment improvements to achieve the plant’s continuous improvement goals in quality, capability, capacity, delivery and cost.
  • Ensure a safe working environment within the facility.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Interact and support production
  • Establishing rigorous process control and discipline within their respective area of responsibility (determine appropriate data collection, process monitoring, control methods, and documented standard operating procedures).
  • Controlling process variation and making continuous improvements.
  • Investigating and analyzing process issues, providing troubleshooting support, developing solutions, and implementing permanent corrective actions.
  • Conducting experimentation to understand cause and effect of changes.
  • Controlling effective implementation of process or equipment changes.
  • Planning, directing, coordinating and/or leading projects to ensure effective implementation – achieving Objectives, completed on time and within budget.
  • Participating on New Products Team – planning for new product introductions, ensuring production readiness, establishing capability, and resolving issues.
  • Providing training and certification of operators and technicians in process control and defect detection.
  • Interacting with Corporate, Division and Plant technical resources to exchange and transfer technology of best practices.
  • Implementing and enforcing procedures for maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Staying current as a ‘subject matter expert’ in their field of technical expertise.
  • Drive Process Control and Process Discipline (PCPD) implementation and ensure compliance with Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
  • Support automation and digitalization initiatives to improve productivity, process stability, and operational efficiency.

Requirements: Required Skills

  • Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Inorganic Non Metallic Materials, Thermodynamics, and Chemical Engineering.
  • 5+ years’ experience working on firing process in ceramics related industry.
  • Work experience in multi-national companies highly preferred.
  • Leadership skill
  • good communication skill
  • English skill

Requirements: Desired Skills

  • Process control and discipline.
  • Process thinking skills – logical problem analysis, decision analysis and understanding and solving problems.
  • Manufacturing systems, technical expertise, and statistical skills.
  • Team player
  • Demonstrated Project management skills
  • Presentation skills

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.