Materials Process Technician

Requisition Number: 63418

 

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. 

 

Scope of Position:  This position is for a materials process technician to support the work of the Surface Science and Technology Capability.  The incumbent will aid in the development of surface treatments and conduct mechanistic studies to solve challenges for new and existing products and processes by building fundamental understanding of surface phenomena.  Preparing baths and samples for ion exchange and surface treatments, analyzing the resulting materials and surfaces through metrology, and performing and developing new tests on the resulting surfaces.  Maintaining lab routines, policies, laboratory notebooks, laboratory safety, and lab organization.  Work will typically be carried in a variety of RD&E laboratories in the Corning Valley.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Preparing ion exchange baths & surface treatments, organizing samples, and processing samples
• Experimentation with the treatment parameters: chemicals, temperature, time, etc.
• Conducting and/or coordinating analysis of baths, surface treatment solutions, and samples. Including though not limited to IOX metrology
• Documentation of results and sharing with the team

 

Travel Requirements: (please note if international): Minimal travel outside the Corning Valley.

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: Full time, first shift with flexible start times (earlier than 8 AM start acceptable)

 

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of IOX metrology
• Experience working with lab scale instruments and equipment (including software-controlled) and handling small parts
• Ability to learn bath making techniques and chemical treatments
• Utilize or create spreadsheets to perform experiments and to log data
• Maintain inventory of commonly used chemicals and consumables and follow procedures to procure new or additional chemicals and materials
• Ability to learn to run analytical equipment such as microscopes, FTIR, UV/Vis, pH meters, etc.
• Prepare glass or other materials substrates for various surface chemistry treatments and subsequent testing
• Safety compliant and able to lead lab 5S activities
• Scientifically observant, methodical, meticulous, and curious

 

Desired Skills:

• Able to run ion exchange or surface modification processes to meet product requirements
• Able to develop experiments to test hypotheses 
• Able to find and work with vendors for raw materials and consumables

 

Soft Skills:

• Able to work with and through others
• Willing to network across organizations to complete tasks
• Able to communicate effectively with people of various backgrounds 
• Able to provide clear and timely project updates
• Willing to ask questions and share observations

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is  $52,692.00   -  $72,452.00 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.

 

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
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