Sr. Melting Process Engineer, Gorilla Glass

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) with match

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Melting Process Engineer to develop melting process capability for new glass compositions. You will lead experiments, troubleshoot operational issues, and collaborate with global teams to migrate processes and standards.

The role emphasizes technical depth in materials science, heat transfer, and kinetics, with extensive travel (25–40%), and a 40+ hour work week. Immigration sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a science-related field.
• Strong technical skills in materials science, heat and mass transfer, and thermodynamics/kinetics.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to distill data into concise results.
• Problem-solving using scientific methods; ability to lead or support technical projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong communication and collaboration with operators, engineers, scientists and managers.
• Willingness to travel 25–40%, international travel to Asia; domestic travel accordingly.
• Availability for 40+ hours/week; potential for odd hours to align with Asia teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead melting and delivery system objectives and process setup development.
• Report on tank trials, status, issues, and troubleshooting plans.
• Design and execute process experiments with standardization.
• Support migration of new glass compositions to worldwide locations.
• Provide third-level troubleshooting for operations globally.
• Analyze melting and delivery processes to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D on production trials for new products and processes.
• Work with Plant Engineering to implement new processes across facilities.

Skills

Technical curiosity

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or science-related field

Job description

Requisition Number: 79333

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.

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

The Senior Melting Process Engineer is a process development engineer. The role applies a fundamental understanding of materials chemistry and engineering principles to develop melting process capability for new glass compositions. Projects vary. They include new product innovations for MCE businesses, continuous improvement of melting attributes, and technology development and implementation to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all activity related to achieving melting process objectives, including the melting and delivery system and process setup development and engineering.
• Report and communicate during tank trials on status, issues, and troubleshooting plans.
• Design and implement process experiments, and define and develop consistent standards and guidelines.
• Support the migration of new glass compositions to manufacturing locations worldwide.
• Provide third-level troubleshooting for operational issues as part of worldwide manufacturing support.
• Analyze melting and delivery processes technically, and apply the results to improve processes and meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Research and Development on production trials of new products, processes, and technology.
• Work with Plant Engineering to introduce new processes, products, and technology into manufacturing. Migrate new standards, shared learnings, and best practices across facilities.
• Migrate new processes, products, and technologies across the division worldwide.
• Develop new technology to improve melting operations, including operational practices, raw materials, and process design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a science-related field.
• Technical curiosity and a drive to become a glass melting subject matter expert.
• Strong technical skills, including:
• Materials science and chemistry applied to defect formation mechanisms
• Heat and mass transfer
• Materials, thermodynamics and kinetics
• Analytical skills: the ability to use rigorous data analysis and distill it into concise results.
• Problem-solving skills: the ability to handle technical challenges using scientific methodology.
• MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with operators, trades, engineers, scientists, and managers.
• Effective written and verbal communication, including the ability to sell technical ideas and influence decisions.
• Responsibility for self-development: adapts to new situations and takes charge of career growth.
• Ability to work in a diverse project team, leading or supporting technical projects.
• Willingness to travel 25 to 40%, mostly international to Asia with some domestic travel. Trips typically last 2 to 5 weeks, depending on the project.
• Availability for 40+ hours per week. Office hours are typically 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Evening calls with teams in Asia and weekend work or travel are sometimes required.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of glass chemistry and properties.
• Glassmaking, ceramic, or other materials processing experience.
• Continuous manufacturing process experience.
• New product or process development, or scale-up experience.
• Statistical analysis skills or experimental design experience.
• Project leadership skills: vision, planning, and execution.

Immigration Sponsorship

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary

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.

Benefits

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 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].