Thermal Process Engineer

• ◆Analyze process and product data to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve thermal process upsets, defects, yield losses, and equipment-performance issues.
• ◆Plan and execute process trials, experiments, and evaluations; develop hypotheses and use structured problem-solving to recommend solutions.
• ◆Support process scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing readiness from development through production.
• ◆Partner with operators, technicians, manufacturing engineers, development teams, and other stakeholders to implement process improvements.
• ◆Support manufacturing line startups, capacity expansions, equipment ramp-up, and process stabilization activities.
• ◆Apply process improvement methods, such as root cause analysis, Design of Experiments, Lean, DMAIC, or similar tools, to improve safety, quality, cost, yield, and throughput.
• ◆Maintain process documentation, standards, control plans, and operating procedures for assigned work.

and Skills

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Glass Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• ✓2+ years of technical or engineering experience in manufacturing, process development, or a related industrial environment.
• ✓Experience with glass melting, glass forming, ceramic firing, fiber optic manufacturing, heat treatment, or another high-temperature materials/process environment.
• ✓Experience analyzing process data and supporting troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process trials, or process improvement.
• ✓Ability to work independently on an assigned project while collaborating effectively across manufacturing, engineering, and development teams.
• ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound technical judgment.
• ✓Ability to travel domestically approximately 50%, based on project needs.

and Skills

• ✓Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or materials discipline.
• ✓Experience supporting development-to-manufacturing scale-up, production support, line startup, equipment commissioning, or capacity expansion.
• ✓Experience with fiber optic processes, fusion draw, advanced glass/materials manufacturing, ceramic processing, furnaces, kilns, lehrs, or thermal equipment.
• ✓Familiarity with DOE, DMAIC, Lean, Manufacturing Engineering Excellence, statistical analysis, or process control methods.
• ✓Experience leading technical projects or cross-functional workstreams.

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.

• ✓A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• ✓Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• ✓As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and