Process Engineer II

Corning•Hemlock, MI

5d•$84,932 - $116,782

About The Position

As a Process Engineer II in Corning's solar wafer manufacturing facility, you will support and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot process issues, lead continuous improvement efforts, and implement process and technology enhancements that improve yield, throughput, quality, and cost performance. The engineer contributes to line, department, and plant performance through production and development activities. Work is assigned according to objectives and general guidelines, and reviewed for technical judgment and consistency with established procedures. The position includes daily engineering oversight and production support, serving as a point of contact for daily activities, problem resolution, and process improvement. Regular interaction with operators and production leadership, coordination of upstream or downstream activities when needed, and training production personnel are part of the role. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role also supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation and requires occasional availability outside standard business hours to address production, process, and operational needs. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
2–4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a high-volume production environment.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data to identify trends, reduce process variation, and drive root cause identification.
Problem-solving capability, including facilitating cross-functional teams, prioritizing actions, delegating responsibilities, and driving solutions to completion.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and support a variety of internal stakeholders.
Strong understanding of process control, operational discipline, and standard operating procedures, including judgment about escalation, deviation review, or additional stakeholder involvement.
Ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies and statistical tools to improve process performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to influence peers, operators, technicians, and leadership teams.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
Self-motivation and proactive approach, with the ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and drive results.
Ability to clearly communicate technical information, expectations, and improvement plans to varied audiences.
Ownership and accountability, including the ability to work independently and recognize when to seek support or escalate issues.

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and graphing functions.
Demonstrated leadership skills or proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams toward shared objectives.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and experience identifying, analyzing, and reducing process variation.
Experience leading projects, technical initiatives, or production teams in a manufacturing environment.
Experience applying structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, such as DMAIC or Six Sigma.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Experience in semiconductor, solar, glass, advanced materials, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Contribute to line, department, and plant performance through production and development activities.
Improve procedures and setups through documented change control.
Identify gaps in work instructions and process setups, close those gaps, and ensure standard operating procedures and setups are created and followed.
Perform methodical problem solving and assist other engineers with problem solving.
Document process understanding, including daily process learning, development planning, and development reviews.
Exercise judgment about when to elevate issues to a higher level.
Provide daily engineering oversight and support of production.
Serve as the point of contact for daily activities, problem resolution, and process improvement.
Coordinate upstream or downstream activities when required.
Interact with operators and production leadership to understand issues and communicate plans and instructions.
Train production personnel.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in manufacturing processes, and identify and mitigate potential safety hazards and risks.