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About the Role
Corning Incorporated is seeking a Polymer Engineer to join our Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering organization. This role offers hands-on work across laboratory, product, and manufacturing environments. You will apply polymer and materials science fundamentals to solve technical challenges related to material selection, characterization, processing, product development, and manufacturing support. You will support multiple Corning businesses and technologies while working with researchers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and other subject matter experts to improve product and process performance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory experiments and material characterization studies on polymer systems
- Analyze polymer properties, behavior, and performance using appropriate testing and analytical methods
- Design and execute experiments to investigate material behavior, processing effects, and product performance
- Support the development, qualification, and optimization of polymer materials and manufacturing processes
- Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and implement improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve product, process, and manufacturing challenges
- Document technical findings through reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations
Requirements
- BS in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 0–2 years of relevant experience, including coursework, internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, graduate work, or industry experience
- Understanding of polymer and materials science fundamentals, including structure-property relationships
- Experience with laboratory testing, material characterization, or experimental research
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Skills
- Polymer processing such as molding, extrusion, compounding, or related operations
- Thermal analysis and polymer characterization methods such as DSC, TGA, DMA, or rheology
- Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, or structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, Six Sigma, or KT
- Manufacturing environments, process development, sustainability initiatives, recycled materials, or regrind utilization
Location
- Corning, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 0-2 years
Education Level
- BS
- MS
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $67,150.00 - $92,331.00
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
About the Company
- Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
- Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers.
- Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
- Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.