Failure Analysis Senior Techn

Requisition Number: 75361

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Role Purpose

Corning is hiring a Failure Analysis Senior Technician in Corning, NY. This is a full-time onsite role in a lab environment with a strong focus on microscope-based inspection, sample handling, image capture, and documentation. The role supports investigations into why glass and other brittle materials break and works closely with scientists, engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams across Corning. The position may include occasional travel to other Corning locations or manufacturing sites.

Most people do not begin their careers knowing that fractographer is even a job. At Corning, fractographers are the specialists who examine broken glass and other brittle materials to help determine how and why failures occur. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys detailed hands-on work, technical inspection, and solving real-world product or manufacturing problems through careful observation.

Direct fractography experience is not required. Corning can train the specialized parts of the work. We are especially interested in candidates with transferable backgrounds in quality, inspection, sample preparation, materials testing, troubleshooting, microscopy, manufacturing support, or forensic-style technical investigation. Success in this role requires patience, persistence, strong visual attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings clearly and objectively in a repetitive, highly focused lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform hands-on examination of fractured samples and small parts using optical, stereo, digital, and related microscopy tools.

* Capture images and document observations to support failure investigations and technical conclusions.

* Evaluate visible fracture features, defects, and sample conditions to help identify likely failure origins and contributing factors.

* Support routine, repetitive microscope-based inspection work requiring focus and fine visual detail.

* Prepare concise documentation and technical summaries of methods, observations, and findings.

* Handle, orient, mount, and light small parts and fragments for effective examination.

* Work closely with scientists, engineers, and teammates to review findings and escalate unusual or uncertain observations.

* Support investigations related to manufacturing issues, product concerns, quality events, and other high-visibility requests.

* Communicate progress and findings clearly, factually, and professionally.

* Follow established lab methods and documentation practices while building broader technical capability through training.

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements

* Frequent microscope work, including…