Technician, Melting

Requisition Number: 67552

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Position Purpose

Glass Melt Technician supporting all glass projects within the corporation. This role provides process understanding to help solve process problems particularly in support of glass melting research. Provides support in testing proof of concept/feasibility for new processes or capability improvement of existing processes. Supports projects by improving processes and solving problems based on fundamental understanding gained through the use of the scientific method as well as melting knowledge. Work with others to investigate process alternatives and down select based on the technical fundamentals. Position requires lab work for glass melting, building lab-scale process tools, and support of glass scientists.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in technical field and 1 year of related experience
• Creative/innovative problem-solving skills unique to glass melting and process understanding
• Understands and follows the Scientific Method
• Comfortable working around high temperature furnaces for extended periods of time
• Able to effectively work within the ever changing and dynamic work environment associated with research projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, formulas, graphing, etc. and Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to write and follow an SOP for lab experiments and equipment use
• Able to work with a variety of lab equipment such as furnaces, annealers, core drill, wet saw, and grinding equipment
  
  

Desired

• Experience in conducting experiments, recording/tracking data in a laboratory environment, eye for details, ability to conduct multiple experiments exactly the same
• General knowledge of Corning organization and processes and business systems
• Some level of mechanical and electrical aptitude/equipment understanding
• Ability to build relationships across functional groups
• Familiarity with various types of microscopes
  
  

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands on work in a laboratory environment
• Maintaining contacts with groups outside of RD&E to facilitate problem identification and solutions
• Maintaining labs, process equipment, and lab materials through approved purchasing methods
• Prepare samples for analysis, including cutting, grinding, etc.
• Organize and submit samples for characterization and organize results
• Document work and generate IP as appropriate
• Record and analyze process data using statistics
• Communicate project status and updates to work group
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $56,284.00 - $77,391.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
  
  

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .