Thermal Engineer
About The Position
Corning is seeking a Thermal Engineer based in Corning, New York, within its Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division. This full-time, Monday-through-Friday day-shift position provides process engineering and technical support for glass melting operations, with an emphasis on thermal engineering, furnace performance, and melt process stability. The role supports improvements in product quality, manufacturing consistency, energy performance, and operational efficiency through data-driven analysis, hands-on troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration. Approximately 50% travel is required, primarily within the United States, with occasional international travel possible. The position supports furnace campaigns, startups, rebuilds, transitions, and other major operating changes. The engineer develops and maintains process documentation, technical standards, and operating guidance, and communicates findings and recommendations to plant and engineering stakeholders. The role supports Corning’s manufacturing operations and is eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience in process engineering, thermal engineering, glass melting, or high-temperature manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, process troubleshooting, and manufacturing data analysis.
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting glass furnaces, combustion systems, refractory systems, or other high-temperature process equipment.
- Experience with process optimization, continuous improvement, and root cause problem solving.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis, process control, or energy performance improvement.
- Experience supporting plant-scale operations or production environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for glass melting operations, including furnace performance, melt behavior, heat transfer, and thermal efficiency.
- Monitor and analyze process conditions affecting melt quality, throughput, temperature control, furnace stability, and energy consumption.
- Troubleshoot process upsets, product defects, and performance losses using structured root cause analysis.
- Lead or support process improvement efforts related to thermal performance, energy efficiency, combustion performance, and operating consistency.
- Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and sustainable process improvements.
- Support furnace campaigns, startups, rebuilds, transitions, and other major operating changes.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, technical standards, and operating guidance to improve consistency and knowledge transfer.
- Evaluate trial results, process changes, and operating data to recommend practical improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and cost.
- Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to plant and engineering stakeholders.
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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Job Type
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