Pulling Process Engineer II
Corning · Hemlock, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $85k–$117k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Corning (industrial) in Hemlock, MI. Design, execute, and analyze experiments to solve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC, SPC
- 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
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
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.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Corning in Hemlock
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Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Support plant safety initiatives and maintain a safe working environment.
- ◆Troubleshoot and optimize pulling processes and equipment to improve yield, throughput, quality, and reliability.
- ◆Lead and support process, equipment, and continuous improvement projects.
- ◆Design, execute, and analyze experiments to solve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
- ◆Leverage PI Vision and manufacturing data systems to monitor processes, identify trends, and drive data-based improvements.
- ◆Support new product development and introductions, including equipment startup, process qualification, documentation, and training.
- ◆Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve issues and achieve production objectives.
- ◆Develop subject matter expertise in assigned manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment technologies while serving as a technical resource for troubleshooting process and equipment issues.
Required Education & Experience
- ✓Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering required.
- ✓Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or related disciplines preferred.
- ✓3+ years of process, manufacturing, or product engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within semiconductor, solar, materials, chemical, or other high-volume process industries.
- ✓Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and their application in manufacturing environments.
- ✓Experience using data-driven problem solving and root cause analysis methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.
- ✓Ability to analyze complex manufacturing data and identify process improvement opportunities.
- ✓Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- ✓Understanding of process control methodologies and disciplined manufacturing systems.
- ✓Demonstrated hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment and manufacturing processes.
- ✓Working knowledge of Process Control and Discipline, including Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) adherence and deviation management.
- ✓Proven track record contributing to or leading process or equipment implementation projects in a manufacturing setting.
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Requisition Number: 78105
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Role Purpose
Corning is seeking a Pulling Process Engineer to drive technical excellence within mono-silicon ingot pulling operations at our Hemlock manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving yield and throughput, supporting new product introductions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, process stability, and cost competitiveness while offering the opportunity to become a technical leader within Corning's growing solar manufacturing business and develop expertise in silicon crystal growth, process optimization, and advanced materials manufacturing.
The successful candidate will combine strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on manufacturing experience to solve complex process and equipment challenges, execute data-driven improvements, and partner closely with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to advance manufacturing performance and capability.
Success in this role will be measured by improvements in process capability, yield, throughput, product quality, and manufacturing cost.
Work Hours
- •Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
- •Provide occasional off-hours support as required for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
- •Participate in an on-call support rotation schedule.
Desired Skills
- +Experience with MS Excel, MS Access, or SPC Excel for process data analysis.
- +Six Sigma Green Belt or DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) project experience.
- +Lean manufacturing or error-proofing training/experience.
- +Production or technical supervisory experience.
- +Familiarity with PI Vision or similar manufacturing data monitoring platforms.
- +Experience supporting crystal growth, semiconductor, solar, materials, or chemical manufacturing processes.
- +Experience with statistical analysis tools, DOE, SPC, or process capability studies.
- +Experience leading continuous improvement projects resulting in measurable yield, throughput, quality, or cost improvements.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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.
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