Staff Materials Engineer — Glass Science & Characterization

Corning Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Company-paid pension

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Corning, NY is seeking a Staff Materials Engineer to apply deep expertise in glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, and materials characterization to solve complex technical challenges and guide project decisions.

You will work with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams from early development through production, influencing design and process choices. You will lead characterization efforts, interpret data, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Geology, Ceramic Engineering, or related field.
• 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 screening to manufacturing troubleshooting and defect reduction.
• Design and execute characterization analyses—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.

Skills

Glass science

Ceramics

Mineralogy

Materials characterization

Defect analysis

Root cause investigation

Process-materials interactions

Statistical methods

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science, Geology, Ceramic Engineering, or related field

PhD (preferred) in related field

Tools

SEM

EDX

Optical microscopy

Electron microprobe

SIMS

ICP-MS

FTIR

Job description

Corning Inc. in Corning, NY is seeking a Staff Materials Engineer to apply deep expertise in glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, and materials characterization to solve complex technical challenges and guide project decisions.

You will work with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams from early development through production, influencing design and process choices. You will lead characterization efforts, interpret data, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams, with a focus on