Requisition Number: 74456
Corning is hiring a
Coating Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations at its Advanced Optics facility in Fairport, New York. This is a full time, onsite role supporting second shift operations (approximately 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM) with less than 5% travel. The Fairport site produces advanced optical components used in semiconductor manufacturing and precision inspection systems and is undergoing significant investment and growth.
In this role, you will own and improve optical thin film coating processes used in high volume production. You will work hands on in the manufacturing environment to stabilize performance, resolve process issues, and lead continuous improvement efforts that improve yield, throughput, and process capability. This role has meaningful technical impact and strong exposure to new equipment, technologies, and product introductions.
Key Responsibilities- Support day to day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process excursions, identifying root causes, and driving effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Own and sustain coating processes, using data and key performance metrics to improve stability, yield, throughput, and variation.
- Apply and improve metrology and inspection methods to monitor process capability and identify trends before defects occur.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cost, cycle time, complexity, and scrap, with clearly defined problems and verified results.
- Develop and maintain process documentation (specifications, work instructions, control plans) and deliver training for new or changed processes.
- Partner cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Metrology, Development Engineering, suppliers, and customers to support technology transfer, qualification, and issue resolution.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline (e.g., Optical Science/Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
- 3+ years of professional engineering experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or production support environments.
- Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and training.
- Working knowledge of statistical methods (Six Sigma, DOE, SPC) and data driven troubleshooting.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across levels and functions in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications- 5-10 years of professional process engineering experience in optical thin film coating or similar high precision manufacturing.
- Experience improving process capability and control systems (SPC, Cp/Cpk).
- Track record of delivering yield improvement, cycle time reduction, or rework elimination.
- Experience with Lean, DMAIC, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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.
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