Polymer Materials Engineer
Requisition Number:
45588
Corning is one of the world s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people s lives.
Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.
Corning s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.
Corning is one of the world s leading innovators in materials science! For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people s lives.
Corning Incorporated focuses on building a diverse global workforce where differences are celebrated, and employees feel safe bringing their whole selves to work. Our Diversity Network hosts 18 active and distinctive Employee Resource Groups. Employees have access to Allyship resources, podcasts, an internal video channel, digital learning series and trainings, all focused on building and celebrating global diversity and inclusion. Corning has been recognized as a leader in this regard and has been consistently recognized as a national employer of choice.
Scope of Position:
- Apply polymer & materials science engineering fundamental principles to solve deep technical challenges primarily related to polymer materials and their use in both our products & processes. This corporate engineering role serves all existing businesses, with typical project assignments lasting 6 months to 2 years and ranging from initial research projects through stage 5 manufacturing support. Our organization provides a flexible base of resources and knowledge which facilitates rapid solution development and emphasizes strong technical competence. This candidate will serve as a material expert with interactions including raw materials, suppliers, lab simulations, research, development, and manufacturing.
Day to Day
Responsibilities:
- Understand material properties and impact on Corning s products and processes.
- Drive root cause understanding to improve yield, extend asset life, reduce costs, improve product attributes and enable new products.
- Develop and perform laboratory testing regimen and process simulations to extend knowledge base and prove/disprove hypotheses.
- Work closely with department laboratory staff to ensure optimal turnaround and experimental efficiency.
- Protect Corning s intellectual property by filing invention disclosures for patent application in timely fashion.
- Document all project findings in internal, structured reports.
- Maintain high quality engineering principles, including extensive use of statistics, structured problem-solving methods such as KT, DoE, and DMAIC six sigma tools.
- Measure and communicate performance against objectives.
Travel Requirements:
- Project based, typically 25%
Required Education:
- MS or PhD preferred, in Chemical, Polymer or Materials Science & Engineering
- 1
years work experience - Prefer experience working with manufacturing
Required Skills:
- Technical background in polymer materials processing and evaluation
- Experience with polymer component manufacturing or adhesives, resins, high temperature lubrications etc.
- Understanding of polymer structure-property relationships and knowledge of polymer analytical techniques
- Strong hands-on laboratory experience
- Ability to assimilate quickly and produce valuable results
- Strong supporter and user of existing literature to facilitate learning - journals, conferences etc
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers and co-workers
- Problem solving skills-cut all the noise out and rapidly hone-in on root cause
- Ability to effectively communicate and document project updates through presentations and technical report writing
- Ability to effectively manage several on-going projects
Desired Skills:
- Polymer manufacturing process engineering basics
- Understanding of polymer injection molding and extrusion processes
- Project management
- Statistics, data analysis, design of experiments
Soft Skills:
- Able to work independently
- Sense of urgency
- Results oriented
- Positive attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Open and approachable
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
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. Please contact us to request accommodation.
We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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