Job Description

Requisition Number: 71407

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

​Come break through with us.  

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

The Senior Forming Process Engineer will lead the advancement of Gorilla Glass forming technologies by applying deep expertise in process engineering, heat transfer, and data-driven experimentation. This role is pivotal in driving technical innovation, resolving complex manufacturing challenges, and supporting global technology migrations across Corning’s Gorilla Glass fleet. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional and globally dispersed teams to ensure process excellence, capture critical knowledge, and influence technical direction through strong communication and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to the Gorilla Glass forming processes.
• Provide direction and leadership with new glass and technical migration across the Gorilla Glass fleet.
• Lead experiments to develop fundamental understanding of the process and provide change recommendation based on results.
• Define and execute forming start up plans for new glass and new technology migrations.
• Lead problem solving sessions as necessary to resolve issues during various stages of process evolution (development, engineering, manufacturing).
• Utilize process engineering skillsets (process data analysis, root cause, MEE, etc.).
• Maintains a system mindset, builds understanding of interfacing processes.
• Captures and documents fundamental knowledge, process learning, and IP.
• Provides day-to-day problem solving support to production, development and research operations.
• Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps.
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• B.S. or equivalent in engineering.
• At least 2 years progressive experience in process engineering.
• Experience working in manufacturing plants and industrial research facilities. 
• Proven track record of solving difficult process problems.

Technical Skills 

• Expertise in heat transfer, glass forming, mechanics, and process engineering fundamentals.
• Expertise in design of experiments and analysis of data.
• Problem solving skills demonstrated through troubleshooting on product or process related issues.
• Experience with OSI PI data systems.
• Experience working in manufacturing plants and industrial research facilities.
• Proven track record of solving difficult process problems.

Non-Technical Skills 

• Ability to influence technical direction via communication and relationships from a remote location.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, changing priorities and changing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed skills in working across multiple cultures and on a globally dispersed and diverse team.

Hours of work/Work Schedule

• Full time (40 hours per week), but great flexibility required given the globally dispersed nature of the team and aggressive project timelines.
• Teleconferences are likely during early morning or evening hours.
• Night/weekend flexibility is expected during process startup activity. 

Travel Requirements 

• Job is based in Harrodsburg, KY, US.
• Expect 25% domestic and global travel.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $83,750.00 - $115,156.00 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. 

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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. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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