Development Scientist, Glass and Ceramics Process

Date: Oct 30, 2024

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65561

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Scope of Position

• Project leadership

• Apply ceram and glass heat treatment scientific principles to develop new glass and glass ceramic products to transfer to MP

• DOE design, execution and statistical analysis

• Utilize engineering hypothesis testing methodology (MEE or similar) and kT root cause analysis strategies to understand perceived and actual risks to product scale to manufacturing

• Supporting and/or leading continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects

• Working with other team members from Research to Development to Manufacturing to solve difficult technical challenges and for new product development

• Apply chemical and materials engineering principles to develop processes to support new product development to scale to manufacturing

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and lead execution of experimentation for new ceram and glass product development

• Build fundamental understanding for new product property development

• Compile and prepare professional data reports for communication to team and leadership

• Work with Scientists, Engineers and Technicians to resolve/develop products and processes

• Data and statistical analysis to understand process capability

• Maintain safe work environment for self and others with operations and equipment and comply with safety and environmental regulations

• Work independently as well as within a team

• Troubleshoot material and process to identify root causes, identify and implement corrective actions

• Engage with multidisciplinary team to build network and enable project buy-in

Requirements

• PhD or MS degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Glass/Ceramics Engineering or related discipline

• Experience in process engineering and/or product development

• Knowledge of glass and glass ceramic properties and good understanding of material property interactions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills communicating to a multidisciplinary team

• Strong innovative problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Highly motivated for fast paced development environment

• DOE design knowledge

• Strong technical skills and the ability to think outside the traditional boundaries to enable innovation

• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries

• Results and organizational detail oriented

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in accomplishing common goals

• Data analysis and interpretation skills (Excel, Minitab, JMP, PowerPoint, Word)

Desired Skills

• Research/Development experience with glass/glass ceramics

• Experience with glass inspection techniques

• Statistical Modeling experience

• Six Sigma

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $76,018.00 - $104,526.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

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