Semiconductor Process Engineer

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 67,204 - 92,406; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension benefit

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Corning, New York, is seeking a technical individual to support semiconductor and optoelectronic processes in a fabrication lab. This role requires a strong educational background with hands-on experience in semiconductor or microfabrication environments.

Key responsibilities include process tool operation, cleanroom discipline, and collaboration with scientists on process experiments. The position offers a competitive salary range and a variety of health and wellness benefits, including company-paid life insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with hands-on semiconductor or microfabrication experience.
• Ability to follow process documentation and SOPs.
• Experience in a cleanroom or process development lab.

Responsibilities

• Support semiconductor and optoelectronic process integration.
• Run process tools and execute qualified recipes.
• Maintain cleanroom discipline and material traceability.

Skills

Hands-on semiconductor or microfabrication experience

Experience in cleanroom operations

Process documentation skills

Experience with deposition, photolithography, and etch

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Requisition Number: 76040

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.

Role Purpose

Support semiconductor and optoelectronic process integration across deposition, lithography, etch, metallization, thermal processing, and substrate handling in semiconductor fabrication lab.

Operate and sustain process tools and qualified recipes to enable stable, repeatable substrate processing.

Work with scientists to execute process experiments, collect metrology data, and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Execution & Tool Operation
  • Run process tools, execute qualified recipes, and support equipment uptime through routine checks and basic troubleshooting.
• Development Builds & Data Collection
  • Support engineering builds and DOE execution by preparing materials, running split conditions, and tracking process flow.
• Metrology & Documentation
  • Perform metrology, record process data, and maintain accurate sample and tool documentation.
• Cleanroom Operations
  • Maintain cleanroom discipline, material traceability, and contamination‑control practices while supporting overall lab operations.

Experiences/Education – Required

• Bachelor’s degree with hands‑on semiconductor or microfabrication experience, OR an Associate’s degree with 2‑3 years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience in a cleanroom, process development lab, pilot line, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with processes such as deposition, photolithography, etch, plating, anneal, cleaning, bonding, or metrology.
• Ability to follow process documentation, SOPs, travelers, and equipment instructions.

Experiences/Education – Desired

• Experience in semiconductor process development, engineering builds, pilot‑line operations, or low‑volume manufacturing.
• Experience with glass, ceramics, or other non‑silicon substrates.
• Experience with SPC, DOE execution, recipe management, and process troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting process qualification and change implementation with scientists.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary Range: $67,204.00 – $92,406.00 for full‑time status. Starting pay is dependent on factors such as location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit and matching contributions to 401(k) with potential total contributions between 7% and 12% of pay.
• Health and wellness benefits including 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.
• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

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].