Sr. Thermal Process Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Environmental Technologies (CET) seeks a Senior Thermal Process Engineer to advance thermal processing across CET through experimentation, development, and robust manufacturing solutions. This role is based in Corning, NY and requires up to 25% travel, including occasional international travel.

You will design, execute, and analyze experiments, lead root-cause investigations, apply thermal equipment knowledge, support design reviews, and transfer learning through technical reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in ceramic, chemical, materials, mechanical, or related engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or development.
• Experience with DOE and statistical process control.
• Strong data analysis with Excel, JMP, and PI.
• Knowledge of thermal processing fundamentals and heat transfer.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and implement manufacturing changes.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments and trials; translate findings into standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive improvements in yield, cost, and cycle time.
• Apply thermal equipment knowledge to support process development and issues.
• Support design reviews, start-up, qualification, and testing.
• Lead technical workstreams and transfer learning through reports and standards.

Skills

DoE

Statistics

Data analysis

Thermal processing

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's in ceramic/chemical/materials/mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

JMP

OSIsoft PI

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.

Requisition Number: 78767
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

Corning Environmental Technologies (CET) has advanced clean-air technologies for more than four decades, developing cellular ceramic substrates and particulate filters that help customers worldwide meet evolving environmental standards. We are seeking a Senior Thermal Process Engineer to advance thermal process technology across CET through experimentation, process development, and implementation of robust manufacturing solutions. This role is based in Corning, NY and requires up to 25% travel, including occasional international travel and off-shift work to support trials and global collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments and manufacturing trials; develop process understanding through engineering analysis, thermal profiling, measurement, and product characterization; translate findings into operating windows, control plans, specifications, and manufacturing standards
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive improvements in variation, defects, yield, cost, capacity, cycle time, and process capability; scale new products and processes from development through manufacturing implementation
• Apply knowledge of thermal equipment, controls, instrumentation, and utilities to support process development; identify equipment-related variation and provide engineering support for equipment-related process issues; engage equipment specialists as needed
• Support design reviews, installation, start-up, qualification, and acceptance testing when process performance or product outcomes are affected; evaluate technical risks, alternatives, and enabling technologies and recommend actions
• Lead technical workstreams and supplier activities with limited guidance; document and transfer learning through technical reports, standards, reference materials, and intellectual property disclosures
  

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in ceramic, chemical, materials, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or development
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments using Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical process control
• Strong data analysis capability using tools such as Excel, JMP, and OSIsoft PI, including large or continuous process data sets
• Working knowledge of thermal processing fundamentals, including heat and mass transfer, airflow, atmosphere, and thermal-history effects on product
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured engineering, statistical, and project-management methods to solve manufacturing problems and implement sustainable solutions
• Experience leading project workstreams that implement new processes in manufacturing
  

Desired Education & Experience

• Ceramics processing, raw-material characterization, and material-response knowledge
• Experience developing measurement and characterization technologies
• Familiarity with thermal equipment, combustion or electric heating, controls, instrumentation, technical drawings, and equipment documentation
• Experience transferring technology across plants or delivering step-change manufacturing innovation
  

Travel and Work Hours

• Up to 25% travel may be required, including occasional international travel.
• Occasional off-shift, night, or weekend work may be required for trials, start-ups, or international collaboration.
  

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 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].