Requisition Number: 78906
Role PurposeThe Staff Glass Melting / Thermal Process Engineer provides technical leadership in glass melting, furnace operation, and thermal process engineering. This role is responsible for improving melt quality, furnace performance, thermal efficiency, process stability, throughput, and manufacturing reliability across glass manufacturing systems.
The position serves as a technical expert who applies deep process knowledge to manufacturing performance, process improvement, and technology implementation. The role supports complex problem solving, contributes to major process and equipment initiatives, and works closely with manufacturing, R&D, quality, maintenance, and project teams to improve process understanding and operational results.
Key Responsibilities- Lead technical analysis and problem solving related to glass melting, furnace performance, and process stability
- Improve melt quality, energy efficiency, throughput, yield, and operational reliability through process optimization
- Support furnace operation, troubleshooting, and process improvement efforts across manufacturing environments
- Contribute technical leadership to process changes, equipment upgrades, furnace-related projects, and new technology implementation
- Translate thermal and melting issues into practical actions for plant, engineering, and cross-functional teams
- Partner with manufacturing, R&D, maintenance, quality, and project teams to identify root causes, reduce risk, and improve process performance
- Develop process guidance, technical recommendations, and best practices for melting and high temperature systems
- Support and guide less experienced engineers in troubleshooting approaches and process understanding
- Identify opportunities to improve furnace capability, process robustness, and manufacturing performance
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 10+ years of experience in glass melting, furnace systems, thermal process engineering, or closely related high-temperature manufacturing processes
- Strong technical knowledge of glass melting behavior, furnace operation, heat transfer, combustion, thermal efficiency, and process control fundamentals
- Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis and implement sustainable process improvements
- Experience working across functions to solve technical and operational problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to varied audiences
- Demonstrated ability to contribute technical leadership and influence project or process decisions
- Travel Requirements: Travel is both domestic and international. Frequency and duration vary according to project stage and status. Could be up to 50%.
Experiences/Education - Desired- Experience supporting furnace rebuilds, process scale-up, major capital projects, or new process technology implementation
- Experience with data analysis, modeling, statistical methods, or process simulation tools relevant to thermal or glass manufacturing systems
- Experience mentoring engineers or supporting technical development across projects or teams
- Experience in a manufacturing environment requiring strong safety, quality, and operational discipline
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $97,286.00 - $133,768.00 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.
