Job Description

Requisition Number: 65675

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Scope of Position

In the role of Metallurgical Engineer, as an entry level engineer recent college graduate, you will function as a metallurgical specialist on projects in all stages of innovation for all Corning businesses. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult materials-related process and product problems. 
• Work independently, under general direction, to determine and develop approach to solutions. 
• Design and carry out laboratory tests and simulations and production experiments to gain fundamental understanding, test potential solutions and solve materials-related issues. 
• Work collaboratively with scientists, engineers and plant personnel and direct activities of lab personnel. 
• Conduct failure analyses to determine root cause and develop, test and recommend permanent and efficient solutions. 
• Develop and write metal specifications. 
• Identify, select and qualify vendors. 
• Flexibility is required as we travel approximately 20-30%, domestically and internationally. 

Requirements

• We require a BS in a materials-related field, preferably metallurgy, with 0-2 years of relevant metal or materials development, engineering or processing experience. 
• Broad metallurgical background and experience, including knowledge of wide range of metals and alloys, physical and chemical metallurgy, material processing, such as melting, hot/ cold working, casting, heat treating, and impact on material properties and uses, coating processes, such as PVD, CVD, electro and electroless plating, and welding. 
• Strong engineering skill base, including understanding of basic strength of materials calculations, corrosion and electrochemistry, heat transfer and diffusion calculations, failure analysis techniques. 
• Technical curiosity with rigorous problem-solving skills. 
• Comfortable with projects in laboratory to manufacturing environment. 
• Good interpersonal skills, including ability to work in a consultant role, as a great teammate, with a range of co-workers from hourly to management, and within a global organization, across multiple cultures and organizations. 
• Strong written and verbal communication 
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple projects

Desired Skills

• In depth understanding of one or more of the following areas: refractory and precious metals, metallurgical thermodynamics, high temperature corrosion and oxidation, metallic and ceramic coatings, applied electrochemistry or metal forming (sheet rolling). 
• Project Management skill set

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $62,955.00 - $86,564.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .

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