Thermal Process Engineer: Glass & Ceramics Innovation

Corning, Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Pension plan

Health benefits

Employee wellness

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Corning, NY is seeking a highly skilled Thermal Process Engineer with expertise in high-temperature glass/ceramics processing to lead development and optimization across manufacturing and development projects.

You will design experiments, analyze data, drive process improvements, and mentor operators while ensuring safety and environmental standards in a global, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in glass/ceramics, materials science or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in thermal process environments.
• Proven experience in glass melting, glass forming, ceramic firing, or high-temperature material processing.
• Strong understanding of thermal dynamics, heat transfer, material science principles, process engineering principles, and manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with thermal equipment including furnaces, kilns, and heat exchangers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze process data, identify root causes, and implement effective technical solutions
• Experience designing and executing experiments, trials, and process evaluations to support optimization and process improvement
• Ability to troubleshoot complex thermal process and equipment issues
• Ability to lead technical work across operators, technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams
• Travel is domestic and international; up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal process performance and continuous improvement within assigned manufacturing or development areas
• Analyze thermal process data, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve safety, quality, yield, cost, and throughput
• Design and execute experiments, trials, and process evaluations to optimize thermal processes and support technical decisions
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting complex thermal process and equipment issues
• Develop and sustain process standards, control plans, operating procedures, and technical documentation for thermal operations
• Partner with operators, technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams to implement and sustain thermal process improvements
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve process reliability, consistency, and performance
• Support implementation of new thermal processes, materials, equipment, and operating methods
• Monitor KPIs and use data to prioritize improvement opportunities and elevate risks
• Apply technical expertise in thermal processing, materials, and manufacturing methods to support business objectives
• Contribute to technical knowledge sharing, mentoring, and stronger engineering practices within the team
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations related to high-temperature processes.
• Other responsibilities include measuring and communicating performance against objectives, reviewing data, and documenting processes.

Skills

Thermal processing

Glass melting

Glass forming

Ceramic firing

Heat transfer

Data analysis

DOE experiments

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Furnaces & kilns

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree in glass/ceramics, materials science or related technical field

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Corning, NY is seeking a highly skilled Thermal Process Engineer with expertise in high-temperature glass/ceramics processing to lead development and optimization across manufacturing and development projects.

You will design experiments, analyze data, drive process improvements, and mentor operators while ensuring safety and environmental standards in a global, innovation-driven environment.