Requisition Number: 75225 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. Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world. <div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"> <div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"> Role Purpose Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in materials science and metallurgy to support extrusion die manufacturing. This role focuses on optimizing material behavior, improving process capability, and driving innovation through collaboration with internal teams and external partners, while advancing organizational knowledge through training and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Apply materials science and metallurgical principles to support and improve extrusion die manufacturing processes, including optimization of heat treatment, bonding, and material performance.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Evaluate material behavior (e.g., deformation, stress, corrosion, and coating interactions) and use testing, data analysis, and modeling inputs to guide design and process improvements.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead or support experimental design, validation, and process qualification activities to ensure reliable and repeatable manufacturing outcomes.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate with external suppliers to ensure consistent material quality and process performance, including defining requirements and supporting qualification of new materials, equipment, and sources.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Serve as a subject matter expert in metallurgy, coatings, bonding, and surface engineering; lead root cause analysis, failure investigations, and resolution of technical issues.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze material and product failures (e.g., mechanical damage, corrosion, coating performance) and implement corrective and preventive actions.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support coating development, surface engineering, and material characterization efforts, including working with external laboratories to ensure effective testing and actionable insights.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce variability, and improve process efficiency and cost-effectiveness.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contribute to development and implementation of new materials, technologies, standards, and best practices across the organization.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop and deliver technical training, and promote knowledge sharing to build organizational capability in materials and manufacturing processes.</li> </ul> Education and Experience Required <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong knowledge of material properties, heat treatment, bonding, and manufacturing processes.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience in problem-solving, data analysis, and process evaluation.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and collaborate across teams.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Minimum 3 years’ experience</li> </ul> Desired <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Advanced expertise in materials characterization, process development, and failure analysis.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience managing supplier technical relationships.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Familiarity with coatings, surface engineering, and advanced manufacturing.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with experimental design, process qualification, and continuous improvement methods.</li> </ul> </div> </div>This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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>.

Extrusion Die Materials Engineer (Painted Post, NY, US, 14870) @ Corning

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