Chemical Engineer

Staff Chemical Engineer – Corning Incorporated

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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. Our people break through limitations and expectations every day, helping move our company—and the world—forward.

Apply chemical and fundamental engineering principles to design, scale‑up, and optimize manufacturing processes.

• Lead and participate in investigating & identifying Hazardous Operations (HAZOP) and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) to ensure process safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct hands‑on experimentation in laboratories, pilot platforms, and manufacturing environments to validate process concepts and enable technology transfer.
• Document technical work thoroughly and contribute to intellectual property (IP) development as appropriate.
• Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and verbal briefings to stakeholders and management.
• Measure and report performance against established technical and project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and maintain stakeholder engagement to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Apply basic statistical techniques to enhance understanding and control of chemical processing phenomena.
• Use structured problem‑solving methodologies to facilitate root cause understanding and resolution of chemical and manufacturing process upsets.
• Support sustainability initiatives by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing environmental impact.

• MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in chemical engineering or allied fields involving research and development, process scale‑up, or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to work independently and execute objectives with minimal oversight.
• Experience in process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs; international travel may be required.
• Fundamental understanding of chemical engineering processes and engineering principles.
• Familiarity with structured problem‑solving methods and experimental design.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills for working in diverse, global teams.

• Familiarity with chemical engineering process simulation and modeling tools (e.g., ChemCAD, Aspen Plus/Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and advanced statistical analysis (e.g., Excel Sigma‑Zone, SAS‑JMP, Origin, Minitab).
• Familiarity with scale‑up from lab to pilot to manufacturing, including troubleshooting and optimization.
• Familiarity with intellectual property development and patent processes.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and green engineering principles.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams and mentor junior engineers.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $92,194.00 – $ assuming full‑time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on age and service.
• Health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make 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. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits. To request an accommodation, please contact

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

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