About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Requisition Number: 76410</span></p> <p> </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">Role Purpose</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><em><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Are you looking to be part of a global innovator in materials science, where your work can shape the future of connectivity, technology, and everyday experiences? </span></strong></em></span></p> <p> </p> <div> <h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">What is your role?</span></h2> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As a Polymer Materials Engineer, you will support the development, qualification, and implementation of polymer materials used in optical connectivity products. You will work closely with cross-functional global teams to identify material solutions, drive product innovation, support manufacturing processes, and lead projects from concept through production implementation.</span></p> </div></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;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead the evaluation, testing, and qualification of polymer materials to ensure product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives are achieved.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support new product development through material selection, validation activities, prototype evaluations, and collaboration with product and process engineering teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manage materials and product development projects, coordinating timelines, resources, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide technical support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting material-related issues, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.</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">Experiences/Education - Required</H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience working with polymer materials in an industrial or manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong knowledge of polymer materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers, and related processing methods</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, and assembly</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data and make engineering recommendations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Effective communication and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional and global teams</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Fluent English</span></div> </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">Experiences/Education - Desired</H2> </div><div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The company built on breakthroughs. <br>Join us. </strong><strong> </strong> </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><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 style="text-align:justify"><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 style="text-align:justify"><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 style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Come break through with us. </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><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> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <div style="text-align:justify"> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>A job that shapes a life. </strong></span></p> </div> <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> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span 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. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As part of our commitment to your financial well-being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align:justify"> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span 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. </span></p> </li> </ul> <div> <div> <div> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><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>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>