Contractual Startup Data Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Number: 74967

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Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations- not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward. 

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

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Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers. 

The Manufacturing Data Engineer will play a key role in designing and establishing the data, reporting, and operational analytics foundation for AMPS in Tolleson, AZ. This role is focused on manufacturing operations, plant performance, and KPI/reporting development, and is responsible for identifying improvement opportunities and developing technical solutions that enable data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and operational excellence across manufacturing, warehouse, and business operations.

Working closely with AMPS leadership, functional teams, IT, and business stakeholders, the Data Engineer will help define data requirements, reporting strategy, KPI standards, and analytical solutions that support startup readiness and long-term performance.

• Identify opportunities to improve data visibility, reporting effectiveness, process performance, and business decision-making across AMPS operations, and translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement data structures, dashboards, scorecards, KPI frameworks, and analytical solutions that support startup operations, process improvement, and long-term business needs.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, quality, finance, IT, and AMPS leadership to define data requirements, reporting priorities, performance measures, and sustainable business rules across functions.
• Support operational excellence initiatives by enabling root cause analysis, performance tracking, standardized metrics, and data-driven process improvements.
• Help establish standards for data governance, data quality, reporting consistency, and reporting design to support scalable and reliable solutions.
• Provide direction and recommendations on reporting strategy, technical design, and best practices to support cross-functional alignment and long-term sustainability.
• Identify and resolve data-related issues across reports, data sources, and operational systems, and document key definitions, reporting logic, and KPI calculations to support consistency and knowledge transfer.
• Participate in startup and transformation initiatives that establish AMPS digital, reporting, analytics, and process improvement capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3-7 years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, analytics, reporting development, operational excellence, process improvement, or related technical roles.
• Experience designing and implementing data structures, data models, reporting solutions, analytics frameworks, or performance measurement tools in a business environment.
• Proficiency with SQL and experience with data querying, transformation, validation, and reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP reporting tools, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with ERP, manufacturing, warehouse, or operational systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, startup environment. 

• Experience supporting a new site startup, major implementation, or large-scale business transformation. 
• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, supply chain, or plant environment, including work with SAP data, ERP reporting, or operational data environments. 
• Experience with process improvement, KPI standardization, data governance, master data, reporting optimization, automation tools, or scripting languages such as Python. 
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
• Strong knowledge of data design, reporting strategy, performance measurement, and data management best practices. 
• Ability to identify business needs, improve processes, develop technical solutions, and implement practical tools from concept through execution. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while providing direction within cross-functional teams. 

• Primarily office-based within a manufacturing or warehouse environment. 

• Limited travel based on business need. Equal Employment Opportunity Corning is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is  $86,722.00 - $119,244.00 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. 

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. 

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.