Process Engineer

Process Engineer

** Date:
** Apr 30, 2026

*
* Location:

** Canton, NY, US, 13617

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74454

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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.

** Role Purpose*
* Corning is hiring a  
** Process Engineer
** to support manufacturing operations at its Canton, New York facility. This is a full‑time, onsite role with a standard
** Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
** schedule, with additional time as business needs require. Limited travel (approximately 5-10%) may be necessary for internal meetings, training courses, or supplier and customer visits.

At the Canton site, engineers support advanced glass and materials manufacturing across semiconductor, aerospace, and defense applications. The Process Engineer plays a highly visible role on the plant floor, partnering closely with production and maintenance teams to keep processes stable, efficient, and continuously improving. Success in this role comes from developing deep process understanding, translating data into action, and clearly communicating changes that enable operations to perform at a high level in a union manufacturing environment.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Drive process improvement initiatives to improve yield, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance.

+ Identify process and equipment limitations and develop practical, data‑driven solutions.

+ Apply structured problem‑solving techniques to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.

+ Support new product and process launches, raw material changes, and equipment design modifications.

+ Analyze and interpret process data to develop clear action plans and technical recommendations.

+ Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily manufacturing operations.

+ Provide technical input to help prioritize projects aligned with plant and business objectives.

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic, materials, chemical engineering, or a related engineering field.

+  
** 3+ years of experience
** in a technical, manufacturing, or process engineering role.

+ Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues

+ Experience working in a manufacturing or production‑focused environment

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* In order to comply with Corning's government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status._

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* +

Experience with structured problem‑solving methodologies (DMAIC, KT, scientific method)

+ Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

+ Ability to work effectively with hourly production employees in a union setting

** This position does not support immigration sponsorship.*
* The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $ 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…