Principal Emerging Applications Architect

Principal Emerging Applications Architect

** Date:
** Sep 4, 2026

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* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 77765

** 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*
* The Principal Emerging Applications Architect identifies and defines emerging technical challenges and application opportunities related to glass fiber-based materials and systems. This role works closely with customers, commercial teams, and technical organizations to translate unmet needs into clear problem statements, develop innovative solution pathways, guide experimental validation, and assess technical and business value. The position serves as a key technical advisor in shaping advanced application development and long-range growth opportunities.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Identify and define complex customer and market challenges involving glass fiber-based materials, systems, and end-use applications.

+ Engage directly with customers and external stakeholders to understand unmet needs, performance gaps, and emerging application requirements.

+ Conduct technical and industry research to evaluate trends, technologies, and solution pathways.

+ Develop models and analytical frameworks to quantify the impact of material and system attribute changes, including fiber, polymer, and related variables.

+ Guide cross-functional teams in the design of experiments, trials, and validation plans to evaluate potential solutions.

+ Assess technical feasibility, business value, risk, and implementation considerations for new application opportunities.

+ Provide technical leadership and recommendations to management, commercial teams, and customers on advanced application concepts and development priorities.

+ Help translate emerging technical insights into differentiated products, capabilities, and growth opportunities.

+ Ensure quality requirements are embedded in application development to meet customer expectations and commercial objectives.

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related technical field

+ Minimum 3 years experience in semiconductor and/or printed circuit board substrates.

+ Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and develop innovative, practical solutions.

+ Experience engaging directly with customers to define needs, evaluate applications, and shape technical solutions.

+ Proven ability to collaborate effectively and build productive working relationships across technical, commercial, and customer-facing groups.

+ Ability to connect technical analysis with business value, including risk, cost, and…