Materials Engineer
Job in
Corning, Steuben County, New York, 14830, USA
Listed on 2026-09-08
Listing for:
Corning Incorporated
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Date:
** Sep 4, 2026
*
* Location:
** Corning, NY, US, 14831
** Company:
** Corning
Requisition Number: 77753
** 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 Incorporated is seeking a
** Staff Materials Engineer
** to join our team in Corning, NY. This hands-on, lab-based role includes up to 25% domestic and international travel, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
In this role, you'll apply deep expertise in glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, and materials characterization to solve complex technical challenges and guide critical project decisions. Working alongside scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams, you'll help evaluate new material candidates, investigate material and process interactions, interpret analytical data, and drive solutions that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and technology readiness. From early-stage development through manufacturing support, your technical insights will help transform scientific understanding into practical business impact.
** Key Responsibilities*
* + Investigate material and process interactions through structured problem-solving and hands-on lab work to drive root cause understanding
+ Apply glass science and mineralogy expertise across project teams - from early-stage material candidate screening through manufacturing troubleshooting and defect reduction
+ Design and execute characterization analyses - including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and optical microscopy - to characterize materials and identify root causes
+ Interpret and communicate experimental findings clearly to engineers, scientists, and manufacturing partners
+ Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, and process efficiency through applied materials fundamentals
+ Document findings in structured technical reports and advance work from investigation through resolution
+ Manage multiple concurrent analytical requests while maintaining data quality and project momentum
** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Advanced degree in Materials Science, Geology, Ceramic Engineering, or a related field - Master's with 7+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant industry or applied research experience
+ Background in glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, or materials characterization
+ Hands-on lab experience with materials characterization techniques
+ Experience in defect analysis, root cause investigation, or process-materialsinteractions
** Desired Qualifications*
* + PhD with 5+ years of industry experience in glass science, ceramics, or materials characterization
+ Hands-on experience with SEM, EDX, and optical…
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