Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.
Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.
Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.
Scope of Role:
As a process development engineer, you will provide technical and project leadership on sheet process/product development projects, provide first principles support in areas of strength of materials, thermal process, glass cutting, grinding, washing, handling, packing etc.
Activities primarily focus on early stage development.
In addition, should also be able to provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing, and commercial organizations.
Supervision of team members and technicians are expected.
The person is expected to have broad technical skills and experience as well as strong interpersonal skills to work with people of diverse cultural and technical background in worldwide locations of Corning Incorporated.
Ability to travel frequently overseas and domestically is required.
Responsibilities:
Engage in process development work including experiment planning, data analysis & reporting results.
Collaborate with research groups in developing fundamental understanding & evaluating new process and/or product ideas.
Lead the development (scale-up) and transfer of feasible technologies to engineering.
Lead technicians and their daily responsibilities in finishing process development labs.
Education & Experience:
We require a M.S/Ph.D. degree in Mechanical/Materials Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent
We are seeking a minimum of 3+ years experience is preferred.
Solid background in first principles of mechanics and materials
Hands-on experimental skills, including use of material property characterization instruments
Ability to understand technical problems, design and test hypotheses, draw logical conclusions are critical
Analytical skills in materials science and mechanical engineering
Desired Skills:
Broad range of RD&E knowledge
Broad understanding of process technology and engineering
Passion for fundamental understanding
Glass technology understanding
Effective presentation skills
Capable of leading process development projects
Innovation experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Travel:
We anticipate up to 25% travel for this role. Domestic and international (up to a few weeks duration each time)
This position does support immigration sponsorship.
Corona, NY
Corning Incorporated engages in display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials, and life sciences businesses worldwide. The company’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for organic light-emitting diodes and liquid crystal displays used in televisions, notebook computers, and flat panel desktop monitors. Its Optical Communications segment manufactures optical fibers and cables; and hardware and equipment products, including cable assemblies, fiber optic hardware and connectors, optical components and couplers, closures, network interface devices, and other accessories for various carrier network applications. This segment also offers subscriber demarcation, connection and protection devices, various digital subscriber line passive solutions, and outside plant enclosures; and coaxial RF interconnects for the cable television industry and microwave applications. The company’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile, gasoline, and diesel applications.
Its Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide material formulations for glass, glass ceramics, and fluoride crystals. The company’s Life Sciences segment develops, manufactures, and supplies laboratory products comprising consumables, such as plastic vessels, specialty surfaces, cell culture media, and serum, as well as general labware and equipment for cell culture research, bioprocessing, genomics, drug discovery, microbiology, and chemistry. This segment sells its products under the Corning, Falcon, Pyrex, and Axygen brands.
The company was formerly known as Corning Glass Works and changed its name to Corning Incorporated in April 1989. Corning Incorporated was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Corning, New York.