Product Development Engineer II

Corning; Corning (AR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning seeks a Product Development Engineer to lead and support glass materials development for the Advanced Optics business. You will translate customer and market needs into product concepts, develop material and process solutions, and guide products from early development through qualification and manufacturing readiness.

Collaborate with Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to align technical work with priorities and customer needs. Travel 30-50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical/Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science or related discipline with minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in ceramic and/or glass material and process/product development, with emphasis on translating technical capability into product performance
• Ability to define product requirements, evaluate performance trade-offs, and connect material/process variables to customer-facing product attributes
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to use experimental results to guide design decisions, qualification plans, and product readiness
• Experience with planning and executing experiments in a team environment
• Ability to strategize and think critically about product-development pathways, technical risks, scale-up needs, and manufacturability and cost
• 30% to 50% travel required

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product-development experiments, including design of experiments, prototype builds, data analysis, performance validation, and communication of results and recommendations
• Translate technical learning into product specifications, process windows, qualification plans, and manufacturing transfer requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and commercial teams to evaluate new product concepts, reduce technical risk, and support scale-up to production
• Support customer-facing technical discussions by connecting material and process capabilities to product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Lead technicians as required and coordinate work needed to deliver prototypes, testing, qualification data, and development milestones

Skills

Data analysis

Experimental design

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical/Inorganic Chemistry

Job description

Requisition Number: 76029

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

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. The individual as a Product Development Engineer will lead and support product development projects and provide technical leadership for glass materials and components that support the Advanced Optics business. This person will translate customer and market requirements into product concepts, develop material and process solutions, and help move new products from early-stage development through qualification and manufacturing readiness. The role will focus on working closely with Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to align technical work with product requirements, business priorities, and customer needs. The person is expected to have broad technical skills, strong product-development judgment, and the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Strong presentation and communication skills are required. 30-50% travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product-development experiments, including design of experiments, prototype builds, data analysis, performance validation, and communication of results and recommendations
• Translate technical learning into product specifications, process windows, qualification plans, and manufacturing transfer requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and commercial teams to evaluate new product concepts, reduce technical risk, and support scale-up to production
• Support customer-facing technical discussions by connecting material and process capabilities to product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Lead technicians as required and coordinate work needed to deliver prototypes, testing, qualification data, and development milestones

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical/Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science or related discipline with minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in ceramic and/or glass material and process/product development, with emphasis on translating technical capability into product performance
• Ability to define product requirements, evaluate performance trade-offs, and connect material/process variables to customer-facing product attributes
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to use experimental results to guide design decisions, qualification plans, and product readiness
• Experience with planning and executing experiments in a team environment
• Ability to strategize and think critically about product-development pathways, technical risks, scale-up needs, and manufacturability and cost
• 30% to 50% travel required

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience with product qualification, reliability testing, and performance validation for advanced materials or optical components
• Expertise in glass or ceramic optical metrology methodologies and ability to link metrology results to product requirements
• Broad understanding of ceramic processing technologies and how they influence product design, cost, yield, and scalability
• Structured problem-solving techniques, applied statistics, and design of experiments for product-development decision making
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, process control, and transfer of new products into production

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $81,989.00 - $112,735.00 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.

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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].