Process Engineer II

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.

As a process engineer, you will develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality production. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will solve technical challenges, lead continuous improvement initiatives, implement new technologies, and drive process efficiency while reducing costs.

• Contribute to line, department, and plant performance, including production and development activities.
• Problem solve routinely, identify root cause, implement corrective actions, and assist other engineers.
• Use rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps.
• Apply statistical tools and DOE in process problem solving and process improvement.
• Interface with PI Vision or machine data to assist with process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Identify gaps in work instructions and improve procedures and setups through documented change control, updating standard operating procedures.
• Support new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and training.
• Document process understanding, including daily learning, development planning, and reviews.
• Interact with operators and production leadership to understand issues and communicate plans and instructions.
• Act as team member or leader for continuous improvement projects to reduce costs, downtime, defects, and increase yields.
• Train production personnel on new equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Develop SME knowledge of material, process, and/or equipment in focused manufacturing or engineering areas.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, identifying and mitigating potential hazards and risks.

• Standard hours Monday – Friday, 8am‑5pm.
• Provide support when needed for a 24/7 plant structure.
• Participate in the on‑call support rotation schedule.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science & Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience working in manufacturing.

• Develop standard methodologies for data retrieval and analysis to reduce process variability and find root causes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, facilitating teams and delegating tasks.
• Results‑oriented and committed to delivery.
• Handle multiple complex tasks and prioritize for multiple internal customers.
• Thorough understanding of Process Control and Discipline.
• Discern when to follow SOPs and when to involve stakeholders.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions.
• Demonstrated leadership or teamwork in achieving common goals.
• Practical experience with basic statistics and identifying sources of variation.
• DMAIC (or Six Sigma) green belt certification.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The salary range is $84,932.00 – $ for full‑time status, depending on location, market, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives tied to business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefits with matching contributions to a 401(k) that can reach 7%–12% of pay.
• Health and wellness benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request accommodation to perform essential job functions or access employment benefits. To submit a request: