Sr. Thermal Process Engineer

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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.

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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

Corning Environmental Technologies (CET) has advanced clean-air technologies for more than four decades, developing cellular ceramic substrates and particulate filters that help customers worldwide meet evolving environmental standards. We are seeking a Senior Thermal Process Engineer to advance thermal process technology across CET through experimentation, process development, and implementation of robust manufacturing solutions. This role is based in Corning, NY and requires up to 25% travel, including occasional international travel and off-shift work to support trials and global collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments and manufacturing trials; develop process understanding through engineering analysis, thermal profiling, measurement, and product characterization; translate findings into operating windows, control plans, specifications, and manufacturing standards
• Lead root‑cause investigations and drive improvements in variation, defects, yield, cost, capacity, cycle time, and process capability; scale new products and processes from development through manufacturing implementation
• Apply knowledge of thermal equipment, controls, instrumentation, and utilities to support process development; identify equipment‑related variation and provide engineering support for equipment‑related process issues; engage equipment specialists as needed
• Support design reviews, installation, start‑up, qualification, and acceptance testing when process performance or product outcomes are affected; evaluate technical risks, alternatives, and enabling technologies and recommend actions
• Lead technical work streams and supplier activities with limited guidance; document and transfer learning through technical reports, standards, reference materials, and intellectual property disclosures

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in ceramic, chemical, materials, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or development
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments using Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical process control
• Strong data analysis capability using tools such as Excel, JMP, and OSIsoft PI,…