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About the Role

The Staff Engineer, Finishing is a technical leader responsible for turning Corning's raw materials into prototypes, finished products, and manufacturing processes. This role supports Corning's global businesses across all innovation stages, from fundamental material studies to process improvement in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader on project teams, setting up experimental plans and giving guidance to groups across the organization
Develop and improve finishing processes for grinding, polishing, lapping, and edge, surface and form finishing, from early concept through pilot and manufacturing start-up
Work directly with Corning manufacturing sites around the world to diagnose process challenges and improve processes
Design and run experiments, using hands-on lab and finishing equipment to prove concepts
Specify, procure, install and document finishing equipment, tooling, fixtures and consumables with suppliers and internal teams, and help train operators
Use CAD and machine programming to design fixtures, components and machine concepts, and to explain technical plans clearly to project teams and leadership
Document work in internal reports and invention disclosures, and present results to peers, customers and senior management

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as materials science, mechanical, process or manufacturing engineering, or equivalent industrial experience
8 or more years in a technical field, including process or product development, equipment engineering, machining and metrology, or technology transfer
Strong engineering or materials fundamentals, with either deep materials understanding (glass, ceramics or glass ceramics) or hands-on equipment and manufacturing experience
Systematic problem solving using experimental design and statistical analysis
Ability to lead technical work without direct reports and to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences, including technical writing and documentation of intellectual property
Ability to travel up to 25%. Trips are frequent but usually short, a few days within the U.S. and about a week to ten days for Asia
Master's or doctoral degree in a technical discipline
Background in glass, ceramics, glass ceramics or optics manufacturing
Experience in semiconductor, optics manufacturing, CNC machining, injection molding or precision metrology
Machine programming (such as Mastercam), machine shop or manufacturing floor experience
CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks
Experience with optics fabrication techniques (such as diamond turning or MRF) and with equipment, tooling and metrology suppliers

Skills

Materials science
Mechanical engineering
Process engineering
Manufacturing engineering
Grinding
Polishing
Lapping
Edge finishing
Surface finishing
Form finishing
Experimental design
Statistical analysis
CAD
Machine programming
Technical writing
Intellectual property documentation
Optics fabrication techniques
Diamond turning
MRF

Location

Sullivan Park

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral degree

Salary/Compensations

$95,481.00 - $131,287.00

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses
Long-term incentives
100% company-paid pension benefit
Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Family building support
Fitness programs
Company-paid life insurance
Disability insurance
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.
Technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Accelerates and transforms life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets.
Develops trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives.
Creates damage-resistant cover glass to enhance devices.
Provides optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions.
Produces precision glass for advanced displays.
Manufactures auto glass and ceramics for cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation.
Offers solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules for low-cost solar energy solutions.

Equal Opportunity

Prohibits 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.