Applications Developer & Integration Specialist

Corning Incorporated; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking an Applications Developer & Integration Specialist to support manufacturing operations by developing, reporting, analytics, and integrating systems. You will be the primary U.S.-based support resource for a business-critical application managed by a European team.

You will learn the application, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to ongoing development while collaborating with IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, and plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related fields.
• 3+ years of software development, application support, or systems integration experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting business-critical applications.
• Good knowledge of web development tools and technologies.
• Good knowledge of SQL databases such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Understanding of application architecture, business logic, and system integrations.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners to gather requirements while aligning solutions with global standards and industry best practices.
• Support manufacturing operations through reporting, analytics, and application support.
• Learn and become the subject matter expert for a critical manufacturing application developed and supported by a European team.
• Serve as the front‑line U.S. support resource for application troubleshooting and break/fix activities.
• Design and create specifications for developers to acquire process data.
• Develop reporting and data analytics solutions to address technical and business challenges.
• Support system integrations and ensure application code, business logic, and connected systems function effectively together.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software projects and processes.
• Provide user training and ongoing support for existing software solutions.
• Work closely with IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, and plant leadership on development and operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with global teams, including application owners and support partners in Europe.

Skills

Software development

Application support

System integration

Troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Information Systems

Tools

Git

SQL

Power BI

Microsoft .NET

Job description

Requisition Number: 77378

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

The Applications Developer & Integration Specialist supports manufacturing operations through application development, reporting, analytics, and systems integration. This role will serve as the primary U.S.-based support resource for a business-critical application developed and managed by a team in Europe. The successful candidate will learn the application, provide troubleshooting and support when issues arise, and contribute to ongoing development and enhancement activities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in manufacturing systems while gaining exposure to application support, software development, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners to gather requirements while aligning solutions with global standards and industry best practices.
• Support manufacturing operations through reporting, analytics, and application support.
• Learn and become the subject matter expert for a critical manufacturing application developed and supported by a European team.
• Serve as the front‑line U.S. support resource for application troubleshooting and break/fix activities.
• Design and create specifications for developers to acquire process data.
• Develop reporting and data analytics solutions to address technical and business challenges.
• Support system integrations and ensure application code, business logic, and connected systems function effectively together.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software projects and processes.
• Provide user training and ongoing support for existing software solutions.
• Work closely with IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, and plant leadership on development and operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with global teams, including application owners and support partners in Europe.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Informatics, Information Systems, or related fields.
• 3+ years of software development, application support, or systems integration experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting business‑critical applications.
• Good knowledge of web development tools and technologies.
• Good knowledge of SQL databases such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Understanding of application architecture, business logic, and system integrations.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft .NET applications and customer‑facing solutions.
• Experience with analytics and reporting platforms such as Power BI, Databricks, Elastic Stack, or OSI PI.
• Experience with application development, reporting, database querying, and systems integration.
• Experience supporting manufacturing systems and operations.
• Experience in continuous or length‑based manufacturing environments such as cable, wire, adhesive tape, or similar industries.
• Experience collaborating with global teams across multiple regions.
• Process‑oriented mindset with a strong customer focus.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $65,070.00 - $89,471.00 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.

Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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 programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].