Senior Staff Scientist - Materials

Corning•City of Corning, NY

7d•$139,499 - $191,812•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovations in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The company's technologies impact various sectors, from life sciences and consumer electronics to optical communications and automotive. Corning is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist - Materials to contribute to its ongoing advancements. This role involves identifying and developing new single crystal materials solutions for semiconductor and aerospace/defense markets, collaborating with R&D and manufacturing for material scaling, benchmarking competitive technologies, and providing technical expertise for customer engagements.

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Solid-state Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or other relevant field AND 10 years experience
Deep technical understanding of single crystal materials and their optical properties
Demonstrated deep knowledge and skills in understanding material growth and characterization methods
Proven ability to define, execute, analyze, and communicate results from experiments
Proven ability to perform independent scientific work from concept to documentation
Ability to make data-driven decisions by combining analytical thinking with practical judgment
Ability to work independently and to interface with large teams, working across departmental/discipline boundaries
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Practical experience in vertical Bridgman single crystal growth and growth of large crystals
Working knowledge of optical materials, including glass and glass ceramics.
Working knowledge of metrology related to the optical properties and characteristics of material

Responsibilities

Develop fundamental understanding of single crystal growth processes and drive improvements to current processes to increase yield or quality of products.
Engage across the business team – R,D,&E, production, commercial, sales- to troubleshoot and improve existing product lines.
Lead technical investigations into materials growth, properties, or application including experimental planning, execution, data analysis, and communicating results providing impact.
Conduct failure mode analysis to determine root cause and identify path to improve performance, yields, costs and safety.
Work effectively in a collaborative team environment.