Entry Level Process Improvement Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Number: 76682

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Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Scope of Position:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Process Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will assist in the design, development, testing, and optimization of advanced cellular ceramic substrates and particulate filters help customers meet new environmental standards. You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful creation and implementation of innovative material solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Development: Assist in the design and development of ceramic materials for specific applications.
• Testing & Analysis: Conduct material testing, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical analyses, to evaluate properties and performance.
• Process Optimization: Support the improvement of manufacturing processes for ceramic materials, including forming, sintering, and machining.
• Research & Innovation: Stay updated on advancements in ceramic materials and contribute ideas for innovative solutions and applications.
• Data Collection: Collect and analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and document findings to support product development and project goals.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality control and assurance activities to ensure materials meet required specifications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers, scientists, and technicians to achieve project objectives and troubleshoot issues.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in engineering discipline (ceramic, materials, or chemical preferred)
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing or engineering or equivalent

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of ceramic materials, properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with material characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, TGA, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD software and modeling tools is desirable but not required.
• Experience using problem solving methods such as KT, MEE and Six-Sigma.

Desired Skills:

• Strong ceramic processing and raw materials comprehension (selection, beneficiation, characterization, and impact on process characteristics).
• Demonstrated results developing and delivering step change innovations to manufacturing.
• Knowledge with statistical process control and Design of Experiments methods.
• Application of Six-Sigma methods.
• Technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization, or ceramics processing.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel should be expected, depending on project assignments.
• International travel is possible.
• Typical travel is 25% or less.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is  $70,776.00 - $97,317.00  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. 

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Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.