Staff Materials Engineer – Glass & Ceramics R&D

Corning Inc.

City of Corning (NY)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 128,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Staff Materials Engineer to join our Corning, NY team. This hands-on, lab-based role involves solving complex material challenges and guiding critical project decisions alongside scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams.

You will apply glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, and materials characterization to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and technology readiness, with up to 25% travel and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in Materials Science, Geology, Ceramic Engineering, or a related field; Master’s with 7+ years or PhD with 2+ years.
Background in glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, or materials characterization.
Hands-on lab experience with materials characterization techniques.
Experience in defect analysis, root cause investigation, or process-materials interactions.

Responsibilities

Investigate material and process interactions through structured problem-solving and hands-on lab work to drive root cause understanding
Apply glass science and mineralogy expertise across project teams — from early-stage material candidate screening through manufacturing troubleshooting and defect reduction
Design and execute characterization analyses — including SEM, EDX, and optical microscopy — to characterize materials and identify root causes
Interpret and communicate experimental findings clearly to engineers, scientists, and manufacturing partners
Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, and process efficiency through applied materials fundamentals
Document findings in structured technical reports and advance work from investigation through resolution
Manage multiple concurrent analytical requests while maintaining data quality and project momentum