Technical Engagement Manager, Gorilla(R) Glass

Requisition Number: 63915

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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, and automotive 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 

Position Description

• Maintain and establish good relationship with customer technical teams, understand customer requirement and technical trend 
• Deliver success in engaging customer technically in early-stage product innovation, leading to design-in of product, with sound approach and strong fundamental in materials engineering and mechanics of materials  
• Drive technical activities with customers and provide analyses and technical feedback to development team for validation of attributes to meet requirements. 
• Provide direction to related cross-functional team for testing and characterization, analyze technical data and own responsibility to prepare technical materials for customer communication. 

Education & Experience   

• 10+ years of experience in materials science/engineering with MS or PhD – preferably in Mechanics of Materials/Reliability, especially for glass material 

Required Skills   

• Strong fundamental of mechanics of materials and materials engineering with experience in mechanical behaviors and glass/ceramics characterization 
• Familiarity with reliability engineering, statistical analyses and hands-on testing 
• Excellent communication skills and at ease in customer engagements and facilitation  
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, document test results and follow-up, and communicate effectively  
• Ability to solve complex problems requiring attention to details and quickly distill to essential elements 
• Able to absorb new concepts, knowledge and technologies quickly to a working level, and effectively leverage the newly acquired knowledge to new situations and applications 

Desired Skills   

• Experience in driving root cause determination and recommend technical correction actions 
• Knowledge in mechanical and optical characterization technique and equipment 
• Experience in product engineering of glass/ceramics  
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and reliability tools 
• Experience in leading technical project teams and supporting new product development/introduction 
• Experience in interfacing and collaborating with customers and/or suppliers 
• Experience in leading cross-functional project teams without permanently assigned resources 
• Understanding on touch technologies and related cover glass fabrication/processes 
• Ability to communicate technical contents effectively in Chinese and English 

Soft Skills                                                 

• Demonstrated ability to work across diverse teams and environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills (required to establish and maintain external relationships) 
• Attention to details and able to manage multiple engagement/projects at a given time 
• “Can-do” attitude and able to complete tasks independently 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill 
• Travel Requirements: Up to 75% National, <10% International 

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.