Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position:

In this role, you will lead and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment. We look for you to achieve low cost manufacturing, superior quality/service and improved capability/capacity.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment.
• Achieve low cost manufacturing, superior quality/service and improved capability/capacity.
• Manage and coordinate multiple project leaders to deliver on key plant objectives.
• Manage and communicate status of key engineering initiatives that drive manufacturing performance.
• Build effective relationships with division engineering, division manufacturing, and commercial (as necessary) in support of execution of the plant engineering strategy.
• Provide focus and direction to direct reports to ensure professional development.
• Ensure the protection of Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP); assist in definition of new IP.
• Develop technical capabilities in engineering organization.
• Champion use of scientific method to determine and resolve process upset root cause and increase process fundamental understanding within department.
• Ensure effective process and equipment change control management.

Travel Requirements:

• Negligible.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• Monday – Friday, standard business hours.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of  race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other legally protected status.  We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.