Corning Incorporated · 2 months ago
Staff Chemical Engineer
Corning, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $127K/yr
5+ years expCorning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The Staff Chemical Engineer will apply chemical and fundamental engineering principles to design, scale-up, and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in investigating & identifying Hazardous Operations (HAZOP) and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) to ensure process safety and regulatory compliance
Conduct hands-on experimentation in laboratories, pilot platforms, and manufacturing environments to validate process concepts and enable technology transfer
Document technical work thoroughly and contribute to intellectual property (IP) development as appropriate
Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and verbal briefings to stakeholders and management
Measure and report performance against established technical and project objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain stakeholder engagement to identify and resolve technical challenges
Applying basic statistical techniques to enhance understanding and control of chemical processing phenomena
Use structured problem-solving methodologies to facilitate root cause understanding and resolution of chemical and manufacturing process upsets
Support sustainability initiatives by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing environmental impact
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in chemical engineering or allied fields involving research and development, process scale-up, or manufacturing
Proven ability to work independently and execute objectives with minimal oversight
Experience in process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance
Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well
Fundamental understanding of chemical engineering processes and engineering principles
Familiar with using structured problem-solving methods and experimental design
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills for working in diverse, global teams
Preferred
Familiarity with using chemical engineering process simulation and modeling tools (e.g., ChemCAD, Aspen Plus/Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc)
Familiar with Design of Experiments (DOE) and advanced statistical analysis (e.g., DOE, Excel Sigma Zone, SAS-JMP, Origin, Minitab etc.)
Familiar with scale-up from lab to pilot to manufacturing, including troubleshooting and optimization
Familiar with intellectual property development and patent processes
Familiar with sustainability practices and green engineering principles
Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and mentor junior engineers
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
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.
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.
Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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