Staff Materials Scientist / Engineer
About The Position
Corning Incorporated is seeking a Staff Materials Scientist / Engineer to join its team in Corning, New York. This hands-on, lab-based role applies expertise in glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, and materials characterization to solve complex technical challenges and guide project decisions. Working with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams, the role evaluates material candidates, investigates material and process interactions, interprets analytical data, and develops solutions that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and technology readiness. The work spans early-stage development through manufacturing support. The role includes up to 25% domestic and international travel, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Immigration sponsorship is not supported.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Materials Science, Geology, Ceramic Engineering, or a related field: Master's degree with 7 or more years of relevant experience, or PhD with 2 or more years of relevant industry or applied research experience.
- Background in glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, or materials characterization.
- Hands-on laboratory experience with materials characterization techniques.
- Experience in defect analysis, root cause investigation, or process-materials interactions.
Nice To Haves
- PhD with 5 or more years of industry experience in glass science, ceramics, or materials characterization.
- Hands-on experience with SEM, EDX, and optical microscopy for materials characterization.
- Working knowledge of advanced analytical methods such as electron microprobe, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), or Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
- Experience applying statistical or data-driven methods to interpret experimental results and support technical decisions.
- Background in R&D-to-manufacturing scale-up, process troubleshooting, or translating technical findings into manufacturing solutions.
- Experience initiating research programs or preparing research proposal documentation.
Responsibilities
- Investigate material and process interactions through structured problem-solving and hands-on laboratory work to establish root causes.
- Apply glass science and mineralogy expertise across project teams, from early-stage material candidate screening to manufacturing troubleshooting and defect reduction.
- Design and execute characterization analyses, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and optical microscopy, to characterize materials and identify root causes.
- Interpret and communicate experimental findings clearly to engineers, scientists, and manufacturing partners.
- Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, and process efficiency through applied materials fundamentals.
- Document findings in structured technical reports and advance work from investigation through resolution.
- Manage multiple concurrent analytical requests while maintaining data quality and project momentum.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave and family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
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