Chemical Engineer

Staff Chemical Engineer

** Date:
** Jun 18, 2026

*
* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 75724

** 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

** Corning
* * is seeking a
** Staff Chemical Engineer
** to join our team in
** Corning, NY** . This role is primarily
** onsite** , with
** relocation assistance provided** , and requires
** willingness to travel** . Travel averages
** up to 50% annually** , with fluctuations depending on project stage and business needs, and is
** primarily domestic with possible occasional international travel** .

** Chemistry plays a critical role in many of Corning's most advanced technologies.
** This role offers the opportunity to work across a
** wide variety
** of products, processes, and
** business areas
** where
** chemical engineering
** helps shape how materials are developed, scaled, improved, and supported in manufacturing. Depending on the project, the work may touch areas such as
** fiber optics, display and specialty glass, environmental technologies, Life Science Technologies, and other advanced materials applications** . It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys
** technical variety, hands-on problem solving** , and using
** chemical engineering fundamentals
** to help move ideas from
** development
* * into
** real-world processes and products** .  The successful candidate will contribute to process and
** product optimization initiatives** , while performing rigorous process
** safety and hazard analyses** (e.g.,
** PHA/HAZOP** ) to ensure adherence to Corning's safety stewardship standards and environmental health and safety compliance requirements.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Apply chemical engineering principles to support the design, development, scale-up, and optimization of chemical processes and manufacturing technologies

+ Conduct hands-on experimentation in laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing settings to evaluate process concepts and support technology transfer

+ Use structured problem-solving methods to investigate process issues, identify root causes, and support resolution of manufacturing or chemical process upsets

+ Support process safety efforts, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance activities

+ Analyze and interpret technical data using statistical and experimental methods to improve process understanding and performance

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technical challenges, evaluate solutions, and support project execution

+ Document technical work through reports, presentations, and other written materials, including support for intellectual property development where applicable

+ Track and…