Process Engineer
Date:
- Apr 9, 2026
Location:
- Painted Post, NY, US, 14870
Company:
Corning Requisition Number:
73853 - The company built on breakthroughs.
- Join us.
- 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. 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. We are changing the world with: + Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives + Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected + Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light + Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences + Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation + Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions
Scope of Position:
- + Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects.
+ Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including fundamental understanding, variability reduction, defect reduction and process control improvement. + Improve existing manufacturing processes and capabilities with a focus on machining technology + Develop methods and processes to improve existing products. + Develop methods and processes to implement new die technology and processes. + Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems. + Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives.
Day Responsibilities:
- + Provide engineering expertise and leadership for process technologies within identified modules/work areas in the IDM facility + Manufacturing problem solving as needed in support of operations, including root cause identification and resolution.
+ Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges. + Engages with Die Development teams to support new die introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and training. + 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. + Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects. + Trouble shoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action. + Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes. + Uses simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement; Uses more sophisticated statistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement. + Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products. + Assures safety of operators and equipment and complies with safety and environmental regulations. + Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering. + Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives.
Travel Requirements:
- + Very little travel expected (
