New Grad Polymer Engineer - Summer / Fall 2027 Start Date

Corning; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Polymer Engineer in Corning, NY, open to new grads with 0–2 years’ experience. You will work across lab, product, and manufacturing environments with up to 25% travel to support training and business needs.

Responsibilities include polymer testing, material characterization, and collaboration with researchers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to improve product performance.

Qualifications

• BS in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and material characterization studies on polymer systems

Skills

Polymer engineering degree

Materials science & engineering

Chemical engineering

Lab testing experience

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Polymer Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

DSC

TGA

DMA

Rheology

Job description

Requisition Number: 77944

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 Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Corning Incorporated is seeking an Polymer Engineer to join our Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering organization in Corning, NY. We are looking for new or recent grads with 0-2 years experience to start late Summer or early Fall 2027. This role offers hands‑on work across laboratory, product, and manufacturing environments and includes up to 25% travel, primarily domestic, to support training and business needs.

If you are energized by solving real materials problems that impact products and manufacturing, this is an opportunity to build your career in a highly collaborative engineering environment. In this role, you will apply polymer and materials science fundamentals to solve technical challenges related to material selection, characterization, processing, product development, and manufacturing support. As part of Corning’s Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering organization, you will support multiple Corning businesses and technologies while working with researchers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and other subject matter experts to improve product and process performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and material characterization studies on polymer systems
• Analyze polymer properties, behavior, and performance using appropriate testing and analytical methods
• Design and execute experiments to investigate material behavior, processing effects, and product performance
• Support the development, qualification, and optimization of polymer materials and manufacturing processes
• Apply structured problem‑solving methods to identify root causes and implement improvements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve product, process, and manufacturing challenges
• Document technical findings through reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• BS in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 0‒-2 years of relevant experience, including coursework, internships, co‒ops, undergraduate research, graduate work, or industry experience
• Understanding of polymer and materials science fundamentals, including structure‒property relationships
• Experience with laboratory testing, material characterization, or experimental research
• Strong analytical, problem‒solving, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• MS or PhD in a relevant discipline
• Experience with polymer processing such as molding, extrusion, compounding, or related operations
• Exposure to thermal analysis and polymer characterization methods such as DSC, TGA, DMA, or rheology
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, or structured problem‑solving tools such as DMAIC, Six Sigma, or KT
• Exposure to manufacturing environments, process development, sustainability initiatives, recycled materials, or regrind utilization

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $67,150.00 - $92,331.00 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].