Clean Design Staff Engineer

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

401(k) match

Pension plan

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Corning, NY, seeks a Clean Design Engineer to design and improve contamination control strategies and clean manufacturing systems across Corning’s advanced manufacturing and innovation activities.

You will lead experiments, analyze data, and implement corrective actions while collaborating with research, development, facilities, and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality, process capability, and reliability from lab through pilot to production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical or related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contamination control, clean manufacturing, or cleanroom operations.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem solving.
• Understanding of process development and technology implementation across innovation stages.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and structured problem solving.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical solutions for contamination control and clean manufacturing initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement cleanroom systems and contamination control strategies.
• Lead experiments, data analysis, and studies to identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with research, development, facilities, operations, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop specifications and standards for cleanroom facilities and processes.
• Evaluate contamination monitoring and metrology methods for compliance.
• Support technology transfer from lab to pilot and production.
• Review progress and risks with stakeholders and customers.
• Document findings and best practices for project execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Statistical analysis

Design of Experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

DOE methods

Statistical software

Job description

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The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

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.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Clean Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of contamination control strategies, clean manufacturing systems, and controlled-environment processes supporting Corning’s advanced manufacturing and innovation activities. This role applies engineering principles, cleanroom science, and contamination control methodologies to enhance product quality, process capability, operational efficiency, and reliability.

The position supports projects across all Corning businesses and technology platforms, collaborating with research, development, engineering, and manufacturing teams throughout the innovation lifecycle. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a practical approach to solving complex contamination and process challenges in laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical solutions supporting contamination control, clean processing, and clean manufacturing initiatives across Corning businesses, including S&T and EIG.
• Design, develop, and implement cleanroom systems, contamination control strategies, and process improvements to achieve product quality, capability, yield, and cost objectives.
• Lead and execute experiments, data analysis, and engineering studies to identify root causes and develop sustainable corrective actions for contamination-related issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including research, development, facilities, operations, quality, and manufacturing to implement clean design best practices.
• Develop specifications, standards, and engineering requirements for cleanroom facilities, equipment, utilities, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate and deploy contamination monitoring, cleanliness verification, and metrology methods to ensure compliance with product and process requirements.
• Support technology scale-up and transfer activities from laboratory through pilot and manufacturing implementation.
• Review project progress, technical risks, and performance results against established milestones with project stakeholders and customers.
• Document technical findings, engineering analyses, best practices, and intellectual property to support project execution and organizational learning.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineer, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 yrs. experience in contamination control, clean manufacturing, cleanroom operations, or related engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve complex technical problems through analytical and data-driven approaches.
• Strong understanding of process development, engineering fundamentals, and technology implementation across multiple stages of innovation.
• Experience leading structured problem-solving efforts and driving root cause investigations.
• Ability to manage technical uncertainty, assess risk, and prioritize activities within dynamic project environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels and functions
• Up to 25% depending on project requirements; domestic and international travel may be required.
• Knowledge of cleanroom design, contamination control principles, and ISO 14644 standards.
• Experience with particle monitoring, cleanliness verification, environmental control systems, and contamination risk assessments.
• Understanding of clean utility systems including compressed gases, vacuum, process water, and environmental control infrastructure.
• Familiarity with materials science, surface contamination mechanisms, cleaning processes, and product handling methodologies.
• Experience supporting laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing operations within regulated or contamination-sensitive environments.
• Project management experience including planning, risk management, and technical execution.
• Application of statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), process capability analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

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.

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 ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .