Requisition Number: 77004
Corning Incorporated is seeking a
Staff Engineer - SS&T Finishing to join our team in
Corning, New York. This is an
onsite Monday-Friday, 40-hour-per-week role with flexibility as needed and
10%-20% travel, including possible international travel, depending on project needs. This position does support
immigration sponsorship.
This role supports
Surface Science and Technology, a team focused on developing
surface treatments and
finishing processes that improve product performance and manufacturability from
early concept through pilot and high-volume manufacturing. The position is centered on
materials finishing process development,
equipment understanding,
experimental design, and
cross-functional technical execution in support of Corning's innovation and manufacturing efforts.
Key Responsibilities- Drive project-level participation in materials finishing to develop surface and edge treatments and processes from concept through scale-up, including work performed internally and with external manufacturing partners
- Manage one or multiple projects, design experiments, develop detailed project plans, estimate task timing, monitor progress against schedules, track expenditures, and communicate project status when needed
- Develop or quickly build the process engineering and materials knowledge needed to define finishing processes and related equipment for projects ranging from early-stage concept development to pilot and high-volume manufacturing start-up
- Participate on cross-functional project teams supporting innovation, concept generation, certification, technology development, detailed design and build, pilot scale start-up, and high-volume manufacturing
- Work within project teams to solve finishing process challenges and support project sponsors across Corning businesses
- Design and analyze first-generation and next-generation finishing system processes and designs from material selection, analysis, and behavior perspectives
- Use internal laboratory facilities and equipment to demonstrate proof of concept, including hands-on work
- Interface with external suppliers to specify and procure finishing process elements including machines, tools, fixtures, chemicals, and consumables
- Document work through internal reporting, invention disclosures, and restricted technical reports, and present project work to peers, internal stakeholders, external customers, and leadership
- Support implementation of processing systems and assist with training operational personnel
Required Qualifications and Skills- PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Technical expertise in the design, development, and/or integration of finishing processes and/or related machine systems for glass and/or ceramic materials processing
- Technical expertise and experience in edge and surface grinding of glass, glass ceramic, silicon, and metallic articles
- Understanding of and ability to operate metrology systems to characterize parts, fixtures, and machines
- Basic knowledge of material reliability science and its relationship to finishing processes
- Systematic approach to problem solving using experimental design and statistical analysis
- Ability to manage technical interfaces between Corning and external equipment manufacturers or suppliers in support of emerging technology efforts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and technical documentation
- Ability to work effectively in matrixed internal and external teams and execute assignments with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications and Skills- Prior experience in a technical field such as process and/or product development, equipment engineering, project or engineering management, technology or product transfer, or machining and metrology processes
- Understanding of semiconductor materials processing, particularly wafering, and related machine systems
- Computer-aided design skills, including SolidWorks
- Ability and willingness to perform hands-on work using existing machines and tooling, up to 25%
- Familiarity with contract manufacturers supporting finishing processes
This position supports immigration sponsorship.The range for this position is $81,561.00 - $112,147.00 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.
A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
