Sr. Melting Process Engineer, Gorilla Glass

• ◆Lead all activity related to achieving melting process objectives, including the melting and delivery system and process setup development and engineering.
• ◆Report and communicate during tank trials on status, issues, and troubleshooting plans.
• ◆Design and implement process experiments, and define and develop consistent standards and guidelines.
• ◆Support the migration of new glass compositions to manufacturing locations worldwide.
• ◆Provide third-level troubleshooting for operational issues as part of worldwide manufacturing support.
• ◆Analyze melting and delivery processes technically, and apply the results to improve processes and meet customer requirements.
• ◆Collaborate with Research and Development on production trials of new products, processes, and technology.
• ◆Work with Plant Engineering to introduce new processes, products, and technology into manufacturing. Migrate new standards, shared learnings, and best practices across facilities.
• ◆Migrate new processes, products, and technologies across the division worldwide.
• ◆Develop new technology to improve melting operations, including operational practices, raw materials, and process design.

• ✓Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a science-related field.
• ✓Technical curiosity and a drive to become a glass melting subject matter expert.
• ✓Strong technical skills, including:
• ✓Materials science and chemistry applied to defect formation mechanisms
• ✓Heat and mass transfer
• ✓Materials, thermodynamics and kinetics
• ✓Analytical skills: the ability to use rigorous data analysis and distill it into concise results.
• ✓Problem-solving skills: the ability to handle technical challenges using scientific methodology.
• ✓MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• ✓Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with operators, trades, engineers, scientists, and managers.
• ✓Effective written and verbal communication, including the ability to sell technical ideas and influence decisions.
• ✓Responsibility for self-development: adapts to new situations and takes charge of career growth.
• ✓Ability to work in a diverse project team, leading or supporting technical projects.
• ✓Willingness to travel 25 to 40%, mostly international to Asia with some domestic travel. Trips typically last 2 to 5 weeks, depending on the project.
• ✓Availability for 40+ hours per week. Office hours are typically 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Evening calls with teams in Asia and weekend work or travel are sometimes required.
• ✓No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

• ✓Understanding of glass chemistry and properties.
• ✓Glassmaking, ceramic, or other materials processing experience.
• ✓Continuous manufacturing process experience.
• ✓New product or process development, or scale-up experience.
• ✓Statistical analysis skills or experimental design experience.
• ✓Project leadership skills: vision, planning, and execution.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $97,286.00 - $133,768.00 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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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 years of service.
• ✓Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management