Process Engineer III

Corning Inc.; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. in the United States seeks a Process Engineer III to develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for high-quality solar-related products.

You will work with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering problems, deploy new technologies, and reduce costs while maintaining safety and compliance. The role emphasizes process understanding, cost reduction, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering.
• 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to line, department, and plant performance through production and process development activities.
• Applies structured problem-solving to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive improvements.
• Develops deep technical understanding of critical process steps and assesses impact on product quality.
• Uses DOE and data-driven methods to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Analyzes data with PI Vision and other machine-data platforms for monitoring and improvements.
• Leads change-control processes and updates SOPs and standards.
• Supports new product introductions through equipment installation, process qualification, and training.
• Documents process knowledge and learning to build organizational capability.
• Provides daily engineering support to ensure stable process performance and timely issue resolution.
• Collaborates with operators and leadership to address challenges and communicate priorities.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

DOE

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science & Engineering

Tools

PI Vision

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.

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.

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.

Role Purpose

As a Process Engineer III in manufacturing, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve difficult technical, engineering-related problems. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. You will drive fundamental process understanding and lowest manufacturing cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to line, department, and plant performance through active involvement in both production and process development activities.
  
• Applies structured and methodical problem-solving techniques to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements. Provides technical guidance and coaching to fellow engineers in problem-solving methodologies.
  
• Develops deep technical understanding of critical process steps through rigorous analysis and application of engineering principles. Understands the relationship between process and equipment inputs and their impact on product quality and performance.
  
• Utilizes statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and data-driven methodologies to solve process issues and optimize manufacturing performance.
  
• Analyzes process and equipment data using PI Vision and other machine-data platforms to support process monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Proactively identifies gaps in work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process setups. Leads improvements through documented change-control processes and ensures updated standards are implemented, maintained, and followed.
  
• Supports new product introductions through equipment installation, process qualification, documentation development, operator training, and process certification activities.
  
• Documents process knowledge and technical learnings to build organizational capability, including process development plans, engineering reviews, and continuous knowledge-sharing activities.
  
• Provides daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring stable process performance, rapid issue resolution, and achievement of production objectives.
  
• Collaborates closely with operators and production leadership to understand operational challenges, communicate priorities, and drive execution of improvement plans. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Leads or participates in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing cost, downtime, and defects while improving yield, quality, productivity, and overall operational performance.
  
• Develops and delivers training for production personnel on new equipment, processes, procedures, and best practices.
  
• Establishes and maintains Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in designated areas of materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment technologies.
  
• Ensures compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Identifies potential hazards, implements risk mitigation strategies, and promotes a culture of safety throughout manufacturing operations.

Work Hours

• Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so support when needed.
  
• Part of the on-call support rotation schedule,

Education and Experience

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science & Engineering
• 10 years of experience working as an engineer in manufacturing

Required Skills

• Can take routine data retrieval and analysis and develop a standard methodology. Seeks process variability reduction and drives to root causes of special cause variation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to facilitate problem solving teams and delegate tasks to others in the pursuit of a solution. Results oriented and committed to deliver.
• Able to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.
• Has a thorough understanding of and can practice Process Control and Discipline. Can discern when to follow SOP, and when SOP no longer applies, and additional stakeholder input may be necessary.

Desired Skills

• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions.
• Demonstrated leadership or strong teamwork in accomplishing common goals.
• Practical experience with basic statistics, a track record of identifying sources of variation.
• Production or technical supervisory experience.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work within a team environment (strong team player).
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proven self-starter – able to effectively manage high levels of uncertainty and change.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$97,286.00-$133,768.00 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 ofrace, 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] .