Materials Engineer

Corning•City of Corning, NY

4d•$67,150 - $92,331•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is hiring a Materials Engineer in Corning, NY at the Decker Engineering Building in an onsite role supporting materials and high-temperature laboratory work. Relocation assistance provided. This position includes up to 25% travel, primarily domestic with some international travel depending on project needs. For engineers who want more variety, more hands-on problem solving, and broader exposure than a typical single-site role can offer, this position provides the chance to work across materials, manufacturing, and product applications that support multiple Corning businesses. The team helps solve practical problems tied to how glass, ceramics, and other materials perform in equipment and manufacturing environments. This is a strong fit for someone with a background in ceramic engineering, materials science, or a closely related engineering field who enjoys lab work, technical troubleshooting, and applied engineering. Candidates with directly aligned ceramic or materials degrees may come from strong academic, research, internship, or early-career backgrounds, while candidates from adjacent engineering disciplines should bring relevant industrial materials experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ceramic Engineering or Materials Science Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with relevant industrial materials experience
0–3 years of experience in a ceramic, materials, or related engineering role
Technical knowledge of material processing, evaluation, and failure mechanisms, especially in ceramic, glass, or other manufacturing-related applications
Hands-on laboratory or applied engineering experience developing and carrying out experiments to investigate material behavior and root cause
Ability to manage multiple technical priorities across different project areas
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings and present technical information to different audiences

Nice To Haves

Background in ceramic materials, glass materials, refractory materials, or high-temperature materials applications
Experience supporting manufacturing, process engineering, material qualification, or supplier-related work
Familiarity with microstructure, chemistry, ceramic forming techniques, dry or wet processing, or sintering
Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments, or structured problem-solving methods
Ability to work effectively with technicians, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
Interest in developing broad technical capability within a corporate materials engineering organization

Responsibilities

Apply ceramic and materials engineering fundamentals to solve technical challenges related to glass, ceramics, and other materials used in manufacturing processes
Support projects focused on improving yield, extending asset life, reducing cost, improving product performance, and enabling new products
Develop and carry out laboratory test plans and process simulations to better understand material behavior and support root cause investigation
Work closely with laboratory staff, technicians, suppliers, and engineering teams to evaluate materials and support project execution
Partner with design and manufacturing teams to recommend materials based on operating conditions, application requirements, and performance needs
Share technical findings through reports and presentations to technical peers, project teams, and leadership
Document project results using structured engineering methods and sound technical analysis
Support multiple projects at once across a range of materials and business applications