About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Requisition Number: 74807</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The company built on breakthroughs. <br>Join us. </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Come break through with us. </span></p> <p><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.</span></p><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">Scope of Position</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The Product Sustainability Specialist supports Corning Optical Communications’ product sustainability capabilities by executing key workstreams such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and product-related sustainability metrics and reporting. The Specialist partners with product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to gather data, maintain documentation, and embed repeatable sustainability practices into product development and business processes. This is an individual contributor role supporting the execution of the product sustainability roadmap and reports to the Product Sustainability Manager. </span></p></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">Day to Day Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support development and maintenance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for priority products, aligning with applicable standards (e.g. PEP ecopassport®) and internal guidance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support and continuously improve data collection across functions and suppliers (as needed) to ensure LCA/EPD inputs are accurate, complete, and traceable (e.g., material composition, energy, yield, scrap, transport, packaging).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Execute cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave LCAs for products and processes using established methodologies and tools (e.g., ISO 14040/14044), under guidance of the Product Sustainability Manager.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyse life-cycle results, identify environmental hotspots, and prepare clear summaries and visuals for internal stakeholders to support product, process, and procurement decisions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Maintain EPD and LCA documentation packages (assumptions, data sources, calculation files, version control) to support auditability and internal governance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Monitor evolving customer requests, EPD program operator rules, and relevant product sustainability regulations/standards; summarize implications and required actions for COC products.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support engagement with industry partners and third parties (e.g., LCA reviewers, EPD program operators) and represent the function in internal and external working sessions as requested.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support development of templates, guidance, training materials, and standard work to improve adoption and consistency of product sustainability practices as needed (e.g. Design for Sustainability, decarbonization, sustainability claims, circularity, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders to translate technical and operational data into sustainability metrics, analyses, and documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </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">Education and Experience - Required</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability, or a related technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience in product sustainability, LCA/EPD, environmental compliance, or related analytical work.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience performing LCAs and/or supporting EPD development (academic, internship, or industry experience); familiarity with ISO 14040/14044 and common LCA software and databases preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving, with openness to innovative and non-traditional approaches.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to manage, synthesize, and analyze large, complex data sets to generate clear insights and support decision-making.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Project management expertise, including planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.</span></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">Education and Experience - Desired</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong preference for experience with Sphera LCA for Experts software; familiarity with other LCA tools and databases is also valued (e.g., SimaPro, openLCA, ecoinvent).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience writing EPD reports and following EPD program operator requirements and processes, with preference for experience with PEP ecopassport®.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience automating data workflows and/or complex, cross-functional processes (e.g., data pipelines, templates, dashboards, Power Query/Power BI, or workflow automation tools).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Relevant certifications a plus (e.g., Certified Life Cycle Assessment Professional, PMI CAPM/PMP).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience building or supporting sustainability data workflows in Databricks and/or SAP is a plus.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong style="font-size:14.0pt">A job that shapes a life. </strong></span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Corning offers you the total package. </strong></span></p> </div> <div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Your well-being is our top priority. Our Compensation & Benefits package supports your health and well-being, your financial goals, and your career—from day one. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentive programs are linked to key business results, ensuring you're rewarded when the company succeeds. When Corning wins, we all win.<br></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Our health and well-being benefits include company-funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling valued and recognized motivates us even more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues who deliver exceptional performance.</span></span></li> </ul> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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>.<br><br></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>