Melting equipment engineer (F/H)

Corning Inc.; France; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Fontainebleau, France, seeks a Fusion Engineer (M/F) on a permanent contract to lead fusion projects from definition through commissioning.

You will design and implement high-value equipment, collaborating with customers, partners, and suppliers across France and internationally. The role requires a general engineering or materials science/ceramics background, with initial experience in similar roles, ideally in thermal processes or the glass industry, plus strong leadership in

Qualifications

• Engineer with general or materials science/ceramics background.
• Initial experience in a similar role, preferably in thermal processes or glass industry.
• Ability to lead studies and work in an international context.

Responsibilities

• Define and structure projects by gathering customer requirements and setting specs, budget, and schedule.
• Lead engineering studies and decisions; size melting and forming equipment and validate solutions.
• Coordinate stakeholders across customers, suppliers and partners in international environment.
• Support execution through commissioning and start-up while complying with quality and cost targets.

Skills

Mechanics

Thermal engineering

Glass manufacturing

Education

General engineering degree

Materials science / ceramics

Tools

COMSOL

SolidWorks

Job description

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Corning is an American company with more than 175 years of history and is recognized as a leader in glass technology innovation.

Active in most of the Group’s businesses for over 50 years, the Corning European Technology Center, located in Fontainebleau-Avon (France), provides expertise in research, development, and engineering.

Within the Process Research, Development & Engineering group at our Fontainebleau site, we are seeking a Fusion Engineer (M/F) on a permanent contract.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

In a demanding and innovative international environment, you will play a central role in managing fusion projects, acting as the technical leader from the definition phase through to equipment commissioning.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of high-value-added equipment, working closely with our customers, partners, and suppliers in France and internationally.

• Define and structure projects: gather and consolidate customer requirements, develop technical specifications, and establish the technical, budgetary, and scheduling foundations of projects.
• Lead engineering studies and technical decisions: coordinate the design office, guide the sizing of melting and forming equipment, and validate solutions related to materials, heating systems, and auxiliary installations.
• Coordinate stakeholders: serve as the interface between customers, suppliers, and partners in an international and multicultural environment.
• Support execution through commissioning: participate in acceptance testing, supervise installation activities, and contribute to equipment start-up while ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

PROFILE

We are looking for an engineer graduated from a general engineering school or specialized in materials science/ceramics, with successful initial experience in a similar role, ideally gained in thermal processes, the glass industry, or industrial equipment.

You combine strong technical expertise, project management skills, and a hands-on approach, with the ability to thrive in an international environment.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Solid knowledge of mechanics and thermal engineering; knowledge of glass manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools (COMSOL, SolidWorks).

Personal Qualities

• Strong technical leadership and proactive mindset.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and team spirit.
• Ability to lead engineering studies and support on-site implementation phases.