Requisition Number: 75319 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Role Purpose</H2> </div><div> Corning Incorporated is hiring a Technical Project Manager – Ceramic Materials Development in Corning, NY. This is a full-time onsite role based at Sullivan Park that typically works Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed to support project objectives. Travel is approximately 25% and is primarily domestic to support manufacturing trials and site collaboration, with occasional international travel possible. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available for this position. Materials and ceramics professionals who want to apply their technical background in a broader project leadership role will find strong visibility and impact here. Within Corning Environmental Technologies Development, you’ll guide and support cross-functional projects that move new ceramic compositions from concept to manufacturing scale-up, partnering with technical and business stakeholders to advance technologies that improve product performance, enable cost reduction, and support key market applications.</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead projects focused on developing and delivering new ceramic material compositions that meet product and process requirements.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Partner with materials and process subject matter experts to evaluate new materials, solve technical problems, and guide development plans.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manage project timelines, deliverables, scope changes, budgets, and technical updates.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Coordinate cross-functional work with development teams, division engineering, manufacturing partners, and other stakeholders.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support the transfer of technology from early-stage development into scale-up and manufacturing trials.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze and interpret technical data to support decisions, recommendations, and next steps.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead project team and steering team meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contribute to ideation, technical planning, and future technology roadmaps.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Document experiment plans, project learnings, and internal technical reports.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide day-to-day direction to a technician supporting project and lab-related activities.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Minimum Qualifications and Skills</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">7+ years of experience in a related technical environment.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with ceramic materials, composition development, or related materials/process development work.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Understanding of ceramic processing such as extrusion, firing, or similar manufacturing methods.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience leading projects and working across cross-functional technical teams.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong communication, documentation, and data analysis skills; experience with JMP or similar tools preferred.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Preferred Qualifications and Skills</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience supporting scale-up or technology transfer from development into manufacturing.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Background in filtration, catalytic materials, ceramic substrates, or related applications.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with DOE, hypothesis testing, structured problem solving, or KT tools.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to connect material properties and process changes to product performance.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Comfortable working in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Positive, collaborative, and adaptable approach to team-based problem solving.</li> </ul></div></div></div> This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $155,994.00 - $214,493.00 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. A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. <div> Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Our health and well-being benefits include 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) to support you and your family. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. </li> </ul> </div> We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Corning%20Accommodations">[email protected]</a>.

Technical Project Manager - Ceramic Materials Development (Corning, NY, US, 14831) @ Corning

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