Lead Optical Coating Tech Projects (Gorilla Glass)

Corning, Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Project Leader, Coating Technology to define, develop, and roadmap coatings for Gorilla Glass. You will drive optical coating innovation, collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing, and steer projects from development to scale.

The role requires a Master's (or PhD preferred) in materials-related field and proven experience in thin-film coatings on optical materials, with responsibilities including budget management and cross-functional partnerships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading material and process innovation in the materials industry.
• Experience with optical coating design and coating materials.
• Hands-on experience with PVD, sputtering, and CVD processes.
• Experience in product and process development for thin-film coatings on optical materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead short- and long-term product and process development for optical coatings.
• Identify and integrate novel capabilities to advance coating technology.
• Build product and process models; establish go/no-go criteria.
• Partner with Research, Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing to advance programs.
• Manage the R&D development budget and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Material and process innovation

Optical coating design

PVD / sputtering / CVD

Thin-film coatings expertise

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science

PhD in Materials Science or Coating Science

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 77777

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 Project Leader, Coating Technology will drive product definition, technology development, and roadmap delivery for coatings within Corning's Gorilla Glass business — building the coating capabilities that keep Corning at the forefront of specialty glass innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead short- and long-term product and process development for optical coatings, translating product attributes and process parameters into performance and cost outcomes
• Identify and integrate novel technical capabilities — internal and external — to advance coating technology and deliver on business objectives
• Build product and process models; establish clear go/no-go criteria for innovation phase transitions and support technology transfer to Engineering
• Partner with Research, Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing to leverage corporate technical capabilities and advance programs from development to scale
• Manage the R&D development budget and deliver projects on time and within budget
  
  

Experiences/Education - Required

• Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience leading material and process innovation, preferably in the materials industry
• Experience with optical coating design, coating materials, and coating processes including Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), sputtering, and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
• Experience in product and process development with technical depth in thin-film coatings on optical materials, preferably glass
  
  

Experiences/Education - Desired

• PhD in Materials Science, Coating Science, or a related discipline
  
  

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $132,589.00 - $182,310.00 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.

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].