Principal Engineer, EHS & Process Safety

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Principle Engineer to support environmental, health, and safety considerations across research, development, engineering and scale-up activities.

You will work with scientists, engineers, equipment owners, and facilities teams to guide safe, environmentally responsible project development from concept through implementation. The role requires a strong technical background, ability to understand complex work, and clear communication to help teams move innovation forward

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Physical Sciences, or another related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with scientists, engineers, and project teams to identify and address EHS considerations for new materials, processes, equipment, and early manufacturing scale-up activities
• Participate as a regular member of the Science and Technology Division’s EHS Management of Change review board, including process hazard review activities
• Attend project meetings, design reviews, and risk assessments to provide technical EHS input and support early adoption of safer, more environmentally responsible designs
• Research proposed activities, including processes, chemistry, machine tools, regulations, and industry standards, to assess EHS implications and support sound project decisions
• Lead, facilitate, or participate in process hazard analysis activities to identify hazards, improvement opportunities, and risk reduction actions throughout the project lifecycle
• Work with project teams, business partners, and customers to recommend safeguards, administrative practices, and risk reduction options that balance EHS needs with schedule and budget considerations
• Partner with industrial hygienists and environmental engineers to evaluate new chemicals and communicate potential future regulatory implications tied to scale-up and business impact
• Lead or support incident investigations, identify root causes, communicate findings, and help drive corrective and broader system improvements
• Deliver EHS training and seminars and communicate regulatory and technical requirements in a practical way that enables action
• Support implementation of Process Safety Management program requirements for covered processes and transfer project safety and environmental knowledge to impacted teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Physical Sciences, or another related technical field

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: 75205

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 Principle Engineer, Division EHS supports Corning’s technology community by helping teams identify and address environmental, health, and safety considerations as new research, development, engineering, and early manufacturing scale-up activities take shape. This role works closely with scientists, engineers, equipment owners, and facility teams to guide safe and environmentally responsible project development from early concept through implementation. The position is best suited for someone with a strong technical background who can understand complex work, communicate practical requirements clearly, and help teams move innovation forward while managing risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with scientists, engineers, and project teams to identify and address EHS considerations for new materials, processes, equipment, and early manufacturing scale-up activities
• Participate as a regular member of the Science and Technology Division’s EHS Management of Change review board, including process hazard review activities
• Attend project meetings, design reviews, and risk assessments to provide technical EHS input and support early adoption of safer, more environmentally responsible designs
• Research proposed activities, including processes, chemistry, machine tools, regulations, and industry standards, to assess EHS implications and support sound project decisions
• Lead, facilitate, or participate in process hazard analysis activities to identify hazards, improvement opportunities, and risk reduction actions throughout the project lifecycle
• Work with project teams, business partners, and customers to recommend safeguards, administrative practices, and risk reduction options that balance EHS needs with schedule and budget considerations
• Partner with industrial hygienists and environmental engineers to evaluate new chemicals and communicate potential future regulatory implications tied to scale-up and business impact
• Lead or support incident investigations, identify root causes, communicate findings, and help drive corrective and broader system improvements
• Deliver EHS training and seminars and communicate regulatory and technical requirements in a practical way that enables action
• Support implementation of Process Safety Management program requirements for covered processes and transfer project safety and environmental knowledge to impacted teams
  
  

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Physical Sciences, or another related technical field
• 10 or more years of manufacturing or engineering experience
• Experience participating in or leading risk assessments, hazard reviews, process hazard analysis, or similar technical EHS review activities
• Ability to research technical processes, chemistry, equipment, regulations, and industry standards to assess EHS risk and support project decisions
• Experience leading or participating in incident investigations, identifying root cause, and supporting corrective actions
• Experience communicating technical EHS requirements clearly to technical and mixed audiences, including presentations, training, or other action-oriented communication
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with engin
  
  

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Professional Engineer, Certified Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist certification
• Experience supporting research, development, engineering, pilot, or early manufacturing scale-up environments
• Working knowledge of machine safety, process safety, laboratory safety, industrial heating equipment safety, and electrical safety standards and regulations
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as PSM, RMP, TSCA, or REACH
• Experience developing or implementing AI-enabled tools to improve repetitive EHS tasks
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $104,950.00 - $144,306.00 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.

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].