Staff Engineer Chemical

Requisition Number: 72867

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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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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.

Role Purpose

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated a Chemical Engineer to join our team in Corning, NY.

This role will contribute to the development, scale-up, and optimization of chemical processes and technologies across various business sectors, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply chemical and fundamental engineering principles to design, scale-up, and optimize manufacturing processes
• Lead and participate in investigating & identifying Hazardous Operations (HAZOP) and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) to ensure process safety and regulatory compliance
• Conduct hands-on experimentation in laboratories, pilot platforms, and manufacturing environments to validate process concepts and enable technology transfer
• Document technical work thoroughly and contribute to intellectual property (IP) development as appropriate
• Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and verbal briefings to stakeholders and management
• Measure and report performance against established technical and project objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain stakeholder engagement to identify and resolve technical challenges
• Applying basic statistical techniques to enhance understanding and control of chemical processing phenomena
• Use structured problem-solving methodologies to facilitate root cause understanding and resolution of chemical and manufacturing process upsets
• Support sustainability initiatives by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing environmental impact

Required Education

• MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in chemical engineering or allied fields involving research and development, process scale-up, or manufacturing
• Proven ability to work independently and execute objectives with minimal oversight
• Experience in or familiar with process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance
• Fundamental understanding of chemical engineering processes and engineering principles
• Familiar with using structured problem-solving methods and experimental design
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills for working in diverse, global teams
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted diverse team environment including international staff in designing, developing, and testing technical solutions based on business requirements
• Familiarity with process safety standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA)
• Competence in data analysis and interpretation using statistical tools

Desired Experiences

• Familiarity with using chemical engineering process simulation and modeling tools (e.g., ChemCAD, Aspen PlAspen HYSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc)
• Familiar with Design of Experiments (DOE) and advanced statistical analysis (e.g., DOE, Excel Sigma Zone, SAS-JMP, Origin, Minitab etc.)
• Familiar with scale-up from lab to pilot to manufacturing, including troubleshooting and optimization
• Familiar with intellectual property development and patent processes
• Familiar with sustainability practices and green engineering principles
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and mentor junior engineers

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $94,200.00 - $129,525.00 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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Corning offers you the total package.

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.

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