Thermal Engineer

Corning; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning’s Thermal Engineer / Glass Melting Engineer is based in Corning, NY. This full-time, Monday-through-Friday day-shift position requires ~50% travel within the United States, with occasional international travel.

The role provides process engineering and technical support for glass-melting operations, emphasizing thermal engineering, furnace performance, and melt stability. It aims to improve product quality, energy performance, and operational efficiency through data-driven analysis and

Qualifications

• Masters in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience in process engineering, thermal engineering, glass melting, or high-temperature manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, process troubleshooting, and manufacturing data analysis
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for glass melting operations, including furnace performance, melt behavior, heat transfer, and thermal efficiency
• Monitor and analyze key process conditions affecting melt quality, throughput, temperature control, furnace stability, and energy consumption
• Troubleshoot process upsets, product defects, and performance losses using structured root cause analysis
• Lead or support process improvement efforts related to thermal performance, energy efficiency, combustion performance, and operating consistency
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and sustainable process improvements
• Support furnace campaigns, startups, rebuilds, transitions, and other major operating changes
• Develop and maintain process documentation, technical standards, and operating guidance to improve consistency and knowledge transfer
• Evaluate trial results, process changes, and operating data to recommend practical improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and cost
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to both plant and engineering stakeholders

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Requisition Number: 78878

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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.

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Corning’s Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Corning is seeking a ThermalEngineer based in Corning, NY. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday day-shift position, with flexibility to provide additional coverage as needed. The role requires approximately 50% travel, primarily within the United States, to support business needs across multiple locations; occasional international travel may also be required.

The Thermal Engineer / Glass Melting Engineer is responsible for providing process engineering and technical support for glass melting operations, with a strong emphasis on thermal engineering, furnace performance, and melt process stability. This role helps improve product quality, manufacturing consistency, energy performance, and operational efficiency through data-driven analysis, hands‑on troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for glass melting operations, including furnace performance, melt behavior, heat transfer, and thermal efficiency
• Monitor and analyze key process conditions affecting melt quality, throughput, temperature control, furnace stability, and energy consumption
• Troubleshoot process upsets, product defects, and performance losses using structured root cause analysis
• Lead or support process improvement efforts related to thermal performance, energy efficiency, combustion performance, and operating consistency
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and sustainable process improvements
• Support furnace campaigns, startups, rebuilds, transitions, and other major operating changes
• Develop and maintain process documentation, technical standards, and operating guidance to improve consistency and knowledge transfer
• Evaluate trial results, process changes, and operating data to recommend practical improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and cost
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to both plant and engineering stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Masters in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience in process engineering, thermal engineering, glass melting, or high‑temperature manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, process troubleshooting, and manufacturing data analysis
• Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting glass furnaces, combustion systems, refractory systems, or other high‑temperature process equipment
• Experience with process optimization, continuous improvement, and root cause problem solving
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, process control, or energy performance improvement
• Experience supporting plant‑scale operations or production environments

Success in the Role

• Improves furnace and melt process stability
• Reduces variation, defects, and thermal inefficiencies
• Builds practical solutions with operations and technical teams
• Strengthens long‑term process capability and manufacturing performance

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,776.00 – $97,317.00 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.

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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 wellbeing, 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.

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