CLS Asia Technology Center Application Scientist

Role Purpose

Supports Development by running experiments on products or processes. Reviews experiment designs, conducts experiments and reviews results against customer specifications and potential for cost reduction, process improvements, etc. for the business. Analyzes data and gives inputs and recommendations based on findings. Provides the analytical tools to support business projects, manufacturing sites and competitive analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Provides inputs on feasibility of producing new products and processes
• Develops testing equipment and methodology to test new products
• Maintains and operates state of art lab
• Analyzes samples to support competitive analysis
• Investigates and evaluates external suppliers and/or materials
• Troubleshoots customer issues and plant production issues
• May supervise direct reports
• Deploys systems and trains technicians on correct operations of new equipment
• Performs preventative and ongoing maintenance of lab equipment
• Presents data analysis and recommendations at cross-functional product development meetings
• May design new equipment models for plant production
• Develops measurement tools to support plant specifications
• Writes technical reports that highlight results and gives detailed analysis of data
• Drives continuous improvement of process and analytical tools

Experiences/Education - Required

1. Values others and sets an example

Contributes to an environment of respect and collaboration by supporting safety, workplace culture, and valuing the individual while listening and sharing viewpoints.

2. Collaborates effectively

Works in a collaborative manner within and sometimes outside of their own work group. Communicates effectively regarding assignments, openly shares ideas, values diversity of opinions, and builds trust in their work group. May participate on project teams, workstreams, or similar work groups.

3. Coaches and mentors

Shares knowledge for the benefit of Corning and all employees within and sometimes outside of their own work group.

4. Demonstrates technical capability - Influences the direction

Influences peers and team(s) - contributes to resolving and identifying solutions to support projects; demonstrates ability to plan and execute assigned tasks, including making decisions on next step plans or directions. May assign tasks to A&Ts/PT(s), etc. and evaluate their results.

5. Demonstrates technical capability - knowledge and problem solving

Applies understanding of scientific and/or engineering methods and best practices* in proposing ideas or solutions for their discipline. Displays knowledge of their field of work; can solve routine technical/engineering problems but may require guidance when it is non-routine. *(theories, principles and tools)

6. Delivers impactful results

Contributes towards the advancement of projects or initiatives resulting in efficiency gains or improvements using scientific or engineering methods in various core competencies. Based on data and strong technical evaluation, provides fundamental understanding and/or demonstrates ability to improve a process or extends state-of-the-art equipment.

7. Protects institutional knowledge & intellectual property

Contributor as a primary author on at least one formal written report or living document commonly used as a reference ** per year. Has documented at least one example of intellectual property***.

** For example: R-Reports, NTRs, knowledge retention database reports, engineering-reports, posters, technical presentations, user guides, SOPs, etc.

*** For example: characterization technique, measurement system, model, patent application, data management /data engineering system, invention disclosure, process or product innovation, trade secret, or software asset, etc.

Experiences/Education - Desired