Melting Equipment Engineer, Gorilla Glass

Melting Equipment Engineer, Gorilla Glass

** Date:
** May 8, 2026

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* Location:

** Harrodsburg, KY, US, 40330

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74937

** 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

** Scope of Position:*
* An excellent opportunity to support and develop in one of Corning Incorporated's key engineering organizations supporting new, innovative and challenging technologies, while working within an experienced and progressive team environment.  Responsibilities will be focused on the design, installation, operation and maintenance of glass melting equipment. The primary role will be in supporting current projects, providing logistical support, vendor interaction, equipment checkout as well as local project support collaborating with facility engineering reviewing layouts and providing onsite installation leadership.  

Activities would also include working with design teams, providing feedback for improvements from facilities, manufacturing and vendors to ensure the most up to date technology is reflected in design documentation.

** Day to Day Responsibilities:*
* + Lead Melting process installations (Rebuilds)

+ Lead, support and provide guidance through the fabrication, installation and construction activities and provide start-up assistance of the melting process equipment

+ Promote "good" project management practices in the melt technology area

+ Adapt new equipment installation technologies as needed and justified

+ Investigate and recommend equipment modifications to technology area design team

+ Manage logistics of incoming equipment orders

+ Be the first point of contact between the vendors and the project team

+ As required, provide onsite support at vendors (Internal and External) throughout the fabrication process and final checkout

+ Provide the project or task with sound innovative thinking, problem solving skills while staying customer focused

+ Provide direction and guidance to develop/strengthen installation competencies to all team members

+ Provide CAD support as needed

+ Travel is required to Corning's worldwide operations.  Frequency and duration vary according to project stage and status.  Travel may include project meetings, equipment installation, and commissioning.

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Hours:

8 am - 5 pm with ability to support off-hours conference calls / meetings with international project teams and extended hours as required to meet project objectives

+ During construction periods, hours will range from 7 am - 5 pm to account for the additional workloads placed upon the project

+ Some Saturday shifts required as needed for projects

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* Education & Experience:

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* + Bachelors degree in Engineering (ceramic, chemical, civil, electrical,…