Materials Engineer II

Corning Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching up to 4%

Health, dental, vision insurance

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Corning seeks a Material Engineer for American Panel Solutions to support material, process, and manufacturing performance in plant operations. You will improve efficiency, reduce waste, investigate material issues, and collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and product development teams to meet customer and internal requirements.

The position focuses on process development, defect investigation, and implementing new materials and manufacturing technologies to drive quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related engineering/science discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in materials engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related industrial environment.
• Experience in manufacturing with process improvement, quality, or material performance responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Experience with root cause analysis, defect investigation, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of material properties and relation to manufacturing processes and product performance.
• Experience planning, executing, and documenting experiments, trials, or validation activities.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support material and manufacturing process development to improve product quality, throughput, and consistency.
• Lead and support process improvement trials and studies to identify root causes of variation, defects, and process upsets.
• Apply data analysis and statistical methods to evaluate process performance, reduce yield loss, and improve efficiency.
• Investigate material-related defects, nonconformances, and failure mechanisms; develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate material properties, process capability, and manufacturing requirements to meet specifications and customer expectations.
• Support finished product quality through inspection methods, testing, data collection, and process control improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to implement sustainable improvements in process control and performance.
• Assist with new product introduction, material qualification, and technology transfer into manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Provide technical support for plant operations related to materials selection, process conditions, and performance issues.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Material properties knowledge

Experimentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Minitab

SPC

DOE

Job description

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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.

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Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Position Summary

American Panel Solutions is seeking a Material Engineer to support material, process, and manufacturing performance within our plant operations. This role is responsible for improving process capability, supporting product quality, investigating material and process-related issues, and helping implement new materials and manufacturing technologies. The Material Engineer will work cross-functionally with operations, quality, engineering, and product development teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure products meet customer and internal performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support material and manufacturing process development to improve product quality, throughput, and consistency.
• Lead and support process improvement trials and manufacturing studies to identify root causes of variation, defects, and process upsets.
• Apply data analysis and statistical methods to evaluate process performance, reduce yield loss, and improve operational efficiency.
• Investigate material-related defects, nonconformances, and failure mechanisms; develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate material properties, process capability, and manufacturing requirements to ensure compliance with product specifications and customer expectations.
• Support finished product quality through inspection methods, testing, data collection, and process control improvements.
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements in process control and manufacturing performance.
• Assist with new product introduction, material qualification, and technology transfer into manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Provide technical support for plant operations related to materials selection, process conditions, and performance issues.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreeinMaterials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering/science discipline.
• 2-5 years of experiencein materials engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting with responsibility for process improvement, quality, or material performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Experience with root cause analysis, defect investigation, and corrective action implementation.
• Working knowledge of material properties and how they relate to manufacturing processes and product performance.
• Experience planning, executing, and documenting experiments, trials, or validation activities.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in panel manufacturing, composite materials, glass, ceramics, metals, or other engineered materials.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools, SPC, DOE, Minitab, or similar data analysis methods.
• Experience with process control, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and material characterization methods.
• Project management experience supporting process optimization or manufacturing improvements.

Key Skills

• Materials analysis and application
• Manufacturing process support
• Statistical analysis and data interpretation
• Process optimization
• Technical documentation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem solving and decision making

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $81,923.00-$112,645.00 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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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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

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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] .