Imaging and Fluid Engineer

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Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Corning is seeking a Thermal Engineer based in Corning, NY. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday day-shift position, with flexibility to provide additional coverage as needed. The role requires approximately 50% travel, primarily within the United States, to support business needs across multiple locations; occasional international travel may also be required.

The Thermal Engineer / Glass Melting Engineer is responsible for providing process engineering and technical support for glass melting operations, with a strong emphasis on thermal engineering, furnace performance, and melt process stability. This role helps improve product quality, manufacturing consistency, energy performance, and operational efficiency through data-driven analysis, hands-on troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Provide technical support for glass melting operations, including furnace performance, melt behavior, heat transfer, and thermal efficiency
• Monitor and analyze key process conditions affecting melt quality, throughput, temperature control, furnace stability, and energy consumption
• Troubleshoot process upsets, product defects, and performance losses using structured root cause analysis
• Lead or support process improvement efforts related to thermal performance, energy efficiency, combustion performance, and operating consistency
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and sustainable process improvements
• Support furnace campaigns, startups, rebuilds, transitions, and other major operating changes
• Develop and maintain process documentation, technical standards, and operating guidance to improve consistency and knowledge transfer
• Evaluate trial results, process changes, and operating data to recommend practical improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and cost
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to both plant and engineering stakeholders

• Masters in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience in process engineering, thermal engineering, glass melting, or high-temperature manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, process troubleshooting, and manufacturing data analysis
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills