Chemical Engineer

Requisition Number: 75724

Corning is a global leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, focused on delivering technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible. The Staff Chemical Engineer position is located in Corning, NY, and is primarily onsite with relocation assistance and a travel requirement of up to 50% annually, mostly domestic with occasional international travel.

As a chemical engineer at Corning, you will work across a wide variety of products, processes, and business areas—including fiber optics, display and specialty glass, environmental technologies, Life Science Technologies, and other advanced materials—to develop, scale, and improve manufacturing processes.

• Apply chemical engineering principles to support the design, development, scale‑up, and optimization of chemical processes and manufacturing technologies.
• Conduct hands‑on experimentation in laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing settings to evaluate process concepts and support technology transfer.
• Use structured problem‑solving methods to investigate process issues, identify root causes, and support resolution of manufacturing or chemical process upsets.
• Support process safety efforts, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Analyze and interpret technical data using statistical and experimental methods to improve process understanding and performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify technical challenges, evaluate solutions, and support project execution.
• Document technical work through reports, presentations, and other written materials, including support for intellectual property development where applicable.
• Track and communicate progress against technical and project objectives.
• Support efforts to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall process performance.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in chemical engineering or a related field, including work in process development, process scale‑up, manufacturing support, process troubleshooting, chemical experimentation, process safety, or technology transfer.
• Experience with process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance in chemical or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work independently and execute technical objectives with limited oversight.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across cross‑functional and global teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically, with possible occasional international travel.

• Experience with chemical process simulation or modeling tools such as ChemCAD, Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, or similar software.
• Experience with Design of Experiments and statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Origin, SAS, or related platforms.
• Experience scaling processes from lab to pilot to manufacturing, including troubleshooting and optimization.
• Familiarity with process safety standards or frameworks such as OSHA, EPA, or NFPA.
• Experience documenting technical work for intellectual property, patents, or formal technical reporting.
• Experience leading technical projects, coordinating cross‑functional work, or mentoring junior engineers.
• Familiarity with sustainability, waste reduction, or green engineering practices.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary Range: $94,200.00 – $ (full‑time). Starting pay is dependent on experience, location, and other job‑related factors.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions and matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan.
• Health…