Sr. Engineer, Materials

Requisition Number: 66680

 

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 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.

Position Purpose

In this role you will apply Ceramic & Materials Science Engineering fundamental principles to solve technical challenges primarily related to glass and ceramic use in manufacturing processes. This corporate engineering role serves all existing businesses, with typical project assignments lasting 6 months to 2 years and ranging from initial research projects through stage 5 manufacturing support. Our organization serves a flexible base of resources and knowledge which facilitates rapid solution development and emphasizes strong technical competence. You will serve as a material expert with interactions including raw materials, suppliers, fabrication, research, development, and manufacturing.

Requirements

• BS in Ceramic Engineering or Materials Science
• Technical knowledge in ceramic/glass material processing, evaluation and failure mechanism understanding
• Laboratory experience, hands on approach to developing and executing experimentation to drive to root cause understanding
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication skills; report writing, clear concise PowerPoint presentation skills; comfortable presenting in front of groups
• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs

Desired

• Master’s or PhD related to Ceramic Engineering or Materials Science
• Refractory and glass material understanding; microstructure, chemistry, high temperature material interactions, process engineering basics, ceramic forming techniques; dry and wet processing, sintering expertise
• Project management tools and approach
• Statistical data analysis, utilization of designed of experiments

Responsibilities

• Drive to root cause understanding of technical challenges to improve yield, extend asset life, reduce costs, improve product attributes and enable new products
• Develop laboratory testing regimen and process simulations to extend knowledge base and support/disprove hypotheses
• Work with laboratory staff to ensure optimal turnaround time and experimental efficiency
• Work with external suppliers to identify best material solutions for project application
• Share technical findings with colleagues ranging from technical peers to senior level leadership providing information which enables data-based decisions which drive to project success
• Maintain high quality engineering principles, including extensive use of statistics, structured problem-solving methods such as KT, DOE, and DMAIC six sigma tools
• Document all project findings in internal, structured reports and presentations; Protect Corning's intellectual property by filing invention disclosures for patent application

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $79,659.00 - $109,532.00 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, traini