Materials Engineer

About the role

The Materials Engineer will apply ceramic and materials engineering fundamentals to solve technical challenges related to glass, ceramics, and other materials used in manufacturing processes. They will support projects focused on improving yield, extending asset life, reducing cost, improving product performance, and enabling new products. The role involves developing and carrying out laboratory test plans and process simulations, working closely with laboratory staff, technicians, suppliers, and engineering teams, and sharing technical findings through reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical challenges related to glass, ceramics, and other materials used in manufacturing processes
• Support projects focused on improving yield, extending asset life, reducing cost, improving product performance, and enabling new products
• Develop and carry out laboratory test plans and process simulations to better understand material behavior and support root cause investigation
• Work closely with laboratory staff, technicians, suppliers, and engineering teams to evaluate materials and support project execution
• Partner with design and manufacturing teams to recommend materials based on operating conditions, application requirements, and performance needs
• Share technical findings through reports and presentations to technical peers, project teams, and leadership
• Document project results using structured engineering methods and sound technical analysis
• Support multiple projects at once across a range of materials and business applications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Ceramic Engineering or Materials Science Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with relevant industrial materials experience
• 0–3 years of experience in a ceramic, materials, or related engineering role
• Technical knowledge of material processing, evaluation, and failure mechanisms, especially in ceramic, glass, or other manufacturing-related applications
• Hands-on laboratory or applied engineering experience developing and carrying out experiments to investigate material behavior and root cause
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities across different project areas

Skills

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings and present technical information to different audiences
• Background in ceramic materials, glass materials, refractory materials, or high-temperature materials applications
• Experience supporting manufacturing, process engineering, material qualification, or supplier-related work
• Familiarity with microstructure, chemistry, ceramic forming techniques, dry or wet processing, or sintering
• Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments, or structured problem-solving methods
• Ability to work effectively with technicians, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Interest in developing broad technical capability within a corporate materials engineering organization

Benefits

Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• Fixed contributions to a 100% company-paid pension benefit
• 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)
• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions

Pay

$67,150.00 - $92,331.00 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.

Schedule

This position includes up to 25% travel, primarily domestic with some international travel depending on project needs.