Engineer, Metallurgy

Corning•City of Corning, NY

13d•$67,150 - $92,331•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer, Metallurgy functions as a metallurgical specialist supporting projects across all stages of innovation for Corning’s businesses. This role provides technical solutions to complex materials-related process and product challenges through laboratory testing, production experiments, failure analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The position works across laboratory and manufacturing environments to develop fundamental understanding, evaluate potential solutions, and support business needs through strong technical problem solving and metallurgical expertise. This role is designed for an early-career, high-potential engineer who is interested in building long-term metallurgical depth within Corning’s technical organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a materials-related field, preferably Metallurgy
0 to 2 years of relevant metal or materials development, engineering, or processing experience
Broad metallurgical knowledge, including understanding of metals and alloys, physical and chemical metallurgy, and material processing methods such as melting, hot and cold working, casting, and heat treating
Knowledge of coating processes such as PVD, CVD, electroplating, electroless plating, and welding
Strong engineering fundamentals, including strength of materials calculations, corrosion and electrochemistry, heat transfer and diffusion calculations, and failure analysis techniques
Technical curiosity and rigorous problem-solving skills
Ability to learn quickly and develop technical depth over time in a specialized metallurgical environment
Ability to work effectively across both laboratory and manufacturing environments
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with coworkers across levels, functions, and global teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Adaptability and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Availability for domestic travel and occasional international travel as business needs require

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in a materials-related field
Degree concentration or demonstrated interest in Metallurgy
In-depth understanding of one or more of the following areas: refractory and precious metals, metallurgical thermodynamics, high-temperature corrosion and oxidation, metallic and ceramic coatings, applied electrochemistry, or metal forming
Project management skill set

Responsibilities

Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult materials-related process and product problems
Work independently under general direction to determine and develop approaches to technical solutions
Design and execute laboratory tests, simulations, and production experiments to build fundamental understanding, evaluate potential solutions, and resolve materials-related issues
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, plant personnel, and laboratory staff to support project execution and technical problem solving
Conduct failure analyses to determine root cause and develop, test, and recommend effective long-term solutions
Develop and write metal specifications
Identify, select, and qualify vendors
Support projects across both laboratory and manufacturing environments
Manage multiple projects and adapt to changing business and technical priorities
Build technical understanding through formal training, project exposure, and collaboration across the broader metallurgical and materials engineering organization
Support business needs through domestic travel and occasional international travel as required