Coating Process Engineer

Requisition Number: 76276

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Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Scope of Position:
Focus is to participate in development and implementation of thin-film coating technologies.  Specifically, these responsibilities include: 
•    Participate in the development and implementation of manufacturing processes involving vacuum deposition technologies, including PVD, CVD, PECVD, and spray coating.
•    Participate in process development and experimentation for new production lines to establish fundamental process understanding.
•    Improve coating processes for both existing and new products, focusing on yield enhancement, cycle time reduction, and capacity and throughput optimization.
•    Perform root cause analysis of product failures and implement corrective actions. Provide coating expertise to support new business opportunities.
•    Define and analyze equipment performance, capability, and requirements; support Stage 2–3 development/testing and Stage 4–5 technology migration.
•    Collaborate with R&D teams on new processes and product development and introduction (NPI).
•    Transfer technology to divisions and manufacturing plants, ensuring full implementation of training and documentation systems, including SOPs, process set-points, FMEA, MSDS, RoHS, and training materials.
•    Assess risks associated with chemical applications in engineering and manufacturing processes and recommend suitable alternatives.
•    Conduct process engineering studies and implement final product inspection, data collection, and quality control systems to meet customer specifications.
•    Provide technical expertise in process control and share lessons learned from project experience. Facilitate knowledge sharing across divisions and manufacturing sites.
•    Communicate effectively within cross-functional teams; consolidate input from team members, customers, and vendors, and lead execution of project plans, tasks, and schedules.
•    Travel periodically to Corning Incorporated and supplier locations in Asia and the USA to support process development, new operations, and process improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION:  
•    Desired Degree: Bachelor or Master
•    Major: Optical physics, Material Engineering, Polymeric Science or Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

EXPERIENCE:
•    Experience in field work to deliver thin-film coating related processes to manufacturing plants and demonstrated success in throughput improvement, problem shooting, surface analysis, materials characterization, new technology development or cost reduction in development & manufacturing processes.

Critical Competencies:
•    Technical expertise in thin-film coating and optical technologies.
•    Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.
•    Self-motivated and proactive, demonstrating passion, ownership, and strong technical curiosity.
•    Results-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. 
•    Adaptable and flexible, open to new ideas and responsive to change in dynamic engineering environments. 
•    Able to communicate in English, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
•    Able to apply AI tools to improve work efficiency.

Desired Skills:
•    Technical expertise in glass surface properties and surface characterization.
•    Proficient in data analysis and programming tools, including JMP, Minitab, Power BI, Python, and MATLAB. 
•    Project management and engineering capabilities, with experience in structured methodologies such as PMP, Six Sigma, and DMAIC.
•    Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of process issues and implement optimal, data-driven solutions.
•    Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and market insights to drive business and engineering outcomes. 

Unique / Special Requirements:
•    Travel required during process development, installation, debug, and start-up as well as for routine interaction with internal customers and supplier. Estimated~ 70%.

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