Sr. Staff Engineer, Standards

Sr. Staff Engineer, Standards

** Date:
** Jun 9, 2026

*
* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74999

** 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, automotive, and solar 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

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Role Purpose*
* ** Corning Incorporated
** is seeking a
** Senior Staff Engineer, Standards
** to join our
** Global Technology & Industry Standards
** team in our
** Corning or Painted Post, NY offices** . This role includes
** approximately 25% travel** , including some international travel, and may occasionally require flexibility for global meetings across time zones.
** Relocation assistance
** is available for this position.

This is a unique,
** externally facing
** role focused on industry standards that influence how products are tested, specified, and adopted in the market. Working with global standards organizations, industry groups, customers, third-party organizations, and internal stakeholders, you will help shape requirements, test procedures, interoperability expectations, and industry frameworks across a range of technologies. This role could be a strong fit for someone with experience in
** standards development, product or application engineering, technical strategy, compliance, or other industry-facing technical roles
** who can connect technical detail to business impact, build alignment across stakeholders, and influence outcomes in a complex global environment.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Own and manage a portfolio of Corning business interests across domestic and international standards organizations and relevant industry consortia

+ Partner with business, technology, and commercial stakeholders to develop and execute standards strategies aligned with business goals, market access needs, and emerging technology priorities

+ Monitor external standards activity, committee developments, and industry trends to identify risks, opportunities, and actions needed to support Corning's interests

+ Translate technical, commercial, and competitive inputs into clear standards positions, recommendations, and deliverables

+ Draft, review, and submit technical contributions, ballot responses, proposals, and meeting summaries on behalf of Corning

+ Coordinate subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure Corning's positions are aligned and effectively represented in external forums

+ Prepare strategic briefings and updates for business and technology leadership on standards developments and their potential business impact

** Minimum Qualifications and Skills*
* + Bachelor's degree in science or engineering in a relevant discipline such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, optical, or materials science

+ 7+ years of professional experience in a…