Process Engineer

Process Engineer

** Date:
** May 13, 2026

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* Location:

** Canton, NY, US, 13617

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 73045

** The company built on breakthroughs. ​ *
* ** Join us.​ *
* 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.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

** Purpose of Position*
* Provide process engineering support to drive development, optimize processes, reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance production efficiency, with a focus on achieving fundamental understanding.

** Day to Day Responsibilities:*
* + Drive projects to achieve manufacturing performance goals for both new and existing processes.

+ Identify process limitations based on current equipment and capabilities and recommend solutions to overcome them.

+ Lead initiatives to gain a deeper understanding of key processes, enabling continuous improvement, yield optimization, and cost reduction.

+ Provide strategic guidance to management on prioritizing projects for maximum impact.

+ Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes, develop solutions, and implement improvements to address process challenges and enhance overall performance.

+ Manage and support critical engineering and development projects aligned with the plant's long-term objectives.

+ Collaborate with division and company resources in technology and engineering to enhance project success.

+ Partner with teams on new product and process launches, raw material changes, and equipment design modifications.

** Required

Education and Experience:

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* + Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic, materials, chemical engineering, or related field

+ Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

+ Strong knowledge of engineering problem solving tools, such as: DMAIC, error proofing, scientific method, KT.

+ Proven experience in process improvement and successful development initiatives.

+ Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in relevant areas.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects effectively.

+ Skilled in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and drawing actionable conclusions from data.

+ Results-driven with a high level of commitment to achieving goals.

+ Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient in delivering clear and impactful presentations.

+ US Citizenship required _
* 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._

** Desired

Education and Experience:

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* + Project management skills

+ Understanding of hypothesis testing, experiment planning and statistical analysis

+ Structured development and problem-solving skills (e.g. Innovation, KT, DMAIC).

+ DMAIC Six Sigma methodology

+ Ability to work with production and maintenance workers in a unionized…