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Corning Incorporated · 1 month ago

Sr. Staff Engineer & Manager Thermal Engineering

Corning, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are looking for a skilled professional to lead and manage a team while contributing technical expertise in high-temperature processing, balancing functional management and technical work to drive projects and optimize processes.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to a multidisciplinary team working on high-temperature processing projects

Plan, prioritize, and manage resources to ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met

Collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives

Facilitate team development through training, performance evaluations, and professional growth opportunities

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations

Participate in project work in high-temperature processing, including material testing, equipment operation, and process optimization

Develop and implement innovative solutions for high-temperature applications, such as furnaces, thermal treatments, or advanced materials

Analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and provide recommendations to improve system performance

Collaborate with R&D teams to drive advancements in high-temperature processing technologies

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge

Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well

Qualification

High-temperature processingLeadershipProject managementMaterials ScienceData analysisSupplier managementStatisticsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsCreative problem solving

Required

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

At least 8 years of experience in high-temperature processing or related technical work

Minimum 2 years in a leadership or management role, preferably in a technical setting

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams

Expertise in high-temperature processes, such as glass melting/forming, ceramic firing, optical fiber, flame hydrolysis, etc

Proficiency in using high-temperature equipment and analyzing process data

Solid understanding of project management principles, including resource allocation and scheduling

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Engineering project management experience

Strong technical fundamentals with process research/engineering and materials

Supplier management

Statistics, data analysis, design of experiments

Creative/innovative problem solving

Strong multi-tasker

Business savvy and competence

Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions

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.

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.