Polymer Mechanics Scientist: Reliability & FEA Expert

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Inc. seeks a Scientist to advance reliability assessment and performance evaluation of polymeric materials used in advanced applications. You will focus on thermomechanical characterization, rheological and mechanical testing, and failure analysis to drive improved material performance and develop data‑driven models.

Collaboration across disciplines is essential. The role combines hands‑on lab work with rigorous analysis to quantify degradation, develop novel characterization methods,

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental studies to evaluate polymer behavior under load, temperature, time, and environmental exposure.

Skills

Polymer characterization

Materials reliability assessment

Finite element analysis

Data-driven modeling

Experimental design

Scientific problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Nanoindentation

Job description

Corning Inc. seeks a Scientist to advance reliability assessment and performance evaluation of polymeric materials used in advanced applications. You will focus on thermomechanical characterization, rheological and mechanical testing, and failure analysis to drive improved material performance and develop data‑driven models.

Collaboration across disciplines is essential. The role combines hands‑on lab work with rigorous analysis to quantify degradation, develop novel characterization methods,