Process Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Canton, New York, is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations. This full-time, onsite role follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional extra hours as needed, and limited travel for meetings or training.

You will work with production and maintenance to keep processes stable, efficient, and continuously improving, translating data into action and communicating changes clearly in a union environment.

Qualifications

• BS in ceramic, materials, chemical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in a technical, manufacturing, or process engineering role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to articulate technical issues.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• US citizen status documentation for government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement initiatives to improve yield, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance.
• Identify process and equipment limitations and develop data-driven solutions.
• Apply structured problem solving to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Support new product/process launches, raw material changes, and equipment design modifications.
• Analyze process data to develop action plans and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support operations.
• Provide input to prioritize projects aligning with plant objectives.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in ceramic, materials, chemical engineering

Tools

DMAIC

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

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: 74454

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.

Role Purpose

Corning is hiring a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations at its Canton, New York facility. This is a full‑time, onsite role with a standard Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, with additional time as business needs require. Limited travel (approximately 5–10%) may be necessary for internal meetings, training courses, or supplier and customer visits.

At the Canton site, engineers support advanced glass and materials manufacturing across semiconductor, aerospace, and defense applications. The Process Engineer plays a highly visible role on the plant floor, partnering closely with production and maintenance teams to keep processes stable, efficient, and continuously improving. Success in this role comes from developing deep process understanding, translating data into action, and clearly communicating changes that enable operations to perform at a high level in a union manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement initiatives to improve yield, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance.
• Identify process and equipment limitations and develop practical, data‑driven solutions.
• Apply structured problem‑solving techniques to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.
• Support new product and process launches, raw material changes, and equipment design modifications.
• Analyze and interpret process data to develop clear action plans and technical recommendations.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical input to help prioritize projects aligned with plant and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic, materials, chemical engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical, manufacturing, or process engineering role.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production‑focused environment
• In order to comply with Corning’s government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience with structured problem‑solving methodologies (DMAIC, KT, scientific method)
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Ability to work effectively with hourly production employees in a union setting

This position does not support immigration sponsorship

The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

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].