Senior Thermal Process Engineer — Glass & Ceramics

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 97.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Corning Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Thermal Process Engineer in Charlotte, NC, to lead high-temperature manufacturing improvements. The role focuses on glass melting, forming, and ceramic firing, applying thermal dynamics, data analysis, and DOE methods to optimize safety, quality, and yield.

Travel up to 75% may be required. You will design experiments, troubleshoot equipment, and develop robust process standards and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in glass/ceramics, materials science or related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in thermal process environments.
• Proven experience in glass melting, glass forming, ceramic firing, or high-temperature material processing.
• Strong understanding of thermal dynamics, heat transfer, material science principles, process engineering principles, and manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with thermal equipment including furnaces, kilns, and heat exchangers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead thermal process performance and continuous improvement within assigned manufacturing or development areas.
• Analyze thermal process data, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve safety, quality, yield, cost, and throughput.
• Design and execute experiments, trials, and process evaluations to optimize thermal processes and support technical decisions.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting complex thermal process and equipment issues.
• Develop and sustain process standards, control plans, operating procedures, and technical documentation for thermal operations.
• Partner with operators, technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams to implement and sustain thermal process improvements.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve process reliability, consistency, and performance.
• Support implementation of new thermal processes, materials, equipment, and operating methods.
• Monitor KPIs and use data to prioritize opportunities and elevate risks.

Conocimientos

Glass melting

Glass forming

Ceramic firing

Heat transfer

DOE

Data analysis

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional leadership

Travel up to 75%

Educación

Bachelor's degree in glass/ceramics, materials science or related technical field

Descripción del empleo

Corning Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Thermal Process Engineer in Charlotte, NC, to lead high-temperature manufacturing improvements. The role focuses on glass melting, forming, and ceramic firing, applying thermal dynamics, data analysis, and DOE methods to optimize safety, quality, and yield.

Travel up to 75% may be required. You will design experiments, troubleshoot equipment, and develop robust process standards and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive