Process Engineer II
Corning · Hemlock, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $85k–$117k
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Corning (industrial) in Hemlock, MI. Support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, requiring occasional availability outside standard business hours to address production, process, and operational needs.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC
- Base pay
- $85k–$117k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$121k. This one lists $85k–$117k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 36 process engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 35 other live process postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Typical $78k–$121k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Six Sigma 50%
- New product launch 44%
- ✓ Root cause 44%
- Lean 42%
- Tooling 36%
- Automation 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Corning in Hemlock
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Process Engineer II at Corning in other locations
Corning lists this title in 4 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Hickory, NC · $82k–$113k
- Winston-Salem, NC · $85k–$117k
- Wilmington, NC · $85k–$117k
Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆The engineer will contribute to line, department and plant performance. Process involvement will include production and development activities.
- ◆The engineer will take the initiative to improve procedures and setups through documented change control.
- ◆The engineer will proactively identify where gaps in work instructions and process setups exist and will work to close the gaps. Improvements will be implemented with the expectation that standard operating procedures and setups are created and followed.
- ◆Problem solving will be routine and is expected to be performed methodically. Assistance to other engineers with problem solving is expected.
- ◆The engineer will be expected to document process understanding. This will include daily process learning, development planning, and development reviews.
- ◆The engineer will have discretion on when to elevate issues to a higher level.
- ◆Work will be assigned in terms of objectives and general guidelines.
- ◆The engineer's work will be reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and for consistency with established procedures. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions may result in the reallocation of resources.
Key Responsibilities
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- ◆The engineer is expected to perform daily engineering oversight and support of production
- ◆The engineer is the point of contact for daily activities, problem resolution and process improvement. At times the coordination of upstream or downstream activities will be required.
- ◆Daily interaction with the operators and production leadership is the norm to understand issues and to communicate plans and instructions. Sound communication is key to success in the role.
- ◆Training of production personnel is routine and common in this position.
- ◆Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all manufacturing processes. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards and risks.
Education and Experience
- ✓B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- ✓2-4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a high-volume production environment.
Required Skills
- ✓Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data to identify trends, reduce process variation, and drive root cause identification.
- ✓Proven problem-solving capability, including facilitating cross-functional teams, prioritizing actions, delegating responsibilities, and driving solutions to completion.
- ✓Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and effectively support a variety of internal stakeholders.
- ✓Strong understanding of process control, operational discipline, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including the judgment to recognize when escalation, deviation review, or additional stakeholder involvement is required.
- ✓Ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies and statistical tools to improve process performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- ✓Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence peers, operators, technicians, and leadership teams.
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Role Purpose
As a Process Engineer II in Corning's solar wafer manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for supporting and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot process issues, lead continuous improvement efforts, and implement process and technology enhancements that improve yield, throughput, quality, and cost performance.
Work Hours
- •Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- •Support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, requiring occasional availability outside standard business hours to address production, process, and operational needs.
Desired Skills
- +Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and graphing functions.
- +Demonstrated leadership skills or a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
- +Working knowledge of statistical analysis and experience identifying, analyzing, and reducing process variation.
- +Experience leading projects, technical initiatives, or production teams within a manufacturing environment.
- +Experience applying structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, such as DMAIC or Six Sigma.
- +Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
- +Experience in semiconductor, solar, glass, advanced materials, or other high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
Soft Skills
- •Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across engineering, opera