Thermal & Glass Melting Engineer — Data-Driven Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning, a world leader in glass, ceramic and materials science, seeks a Thermal Engineer in Corning, NY. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes thermal engineering, furnace performance, and melt-process stability with about 50% travel within the U.S.

You'll analyze data, troubleshoot process upsets, and collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance and quality teams to drive energy efficiency, product quality and operating reliability.

Qualifications

• Masters in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in process engineering, thermal engineering, glass melting, or high-temperature manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, process troubleshooting, and 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 and thermal efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze process conditions affecting melt quality, temperature control and energy use.
• Troubleshoot upsets and defects using root cause analysis.
• Lead or support process improvement for thermal performance and operating consistency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, quality and engineering to implement corrective actions.
• Support furnace campaigns, startups, and major operating changes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and operating guidance.
• Evaluate trial results and data to recommend safety, quality, reliability and cost improvements.
• Communicate findings clearly to plant and engineering stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Statistical analysis

Process control

Job description

Corning, a world leader in glass, ceramic and materials science, seeks a Thermal Engineer in Corning, NY. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes thermal engineering, furnace performance, and melt-process stability with about 50% travel within the U.S.

You'll analyze data, troubleshoot process upsets, and collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance and quality teams to drive energy efficiency, product quality and operating reliability.