Staff Engineer, Plasma Equipment

Requisition Number: 71179

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Role Purpose

We are seeking a Senior Plasma Equipment Scientist/Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced plasma equipment for surface treatment, film deposition, and microfabrication. This role combines plasma physics and engineering to deliver innovative systems from corporate R&D and into manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom plasma-generating equipment for surface modification, material deposition, etching, and microfabrication, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and process integration.
• Apply advanced plasma physics principles to engineer solutions for complex surface treatment challenges, including but not limited to semiconductor, glass, polymers, and advanced material applications.
• Design and prototype new plasma sources (RF, microwave, DC, pulsed, etc.), reactors, and associated subsystems, ensuring robust performance and safety.
• Influence technology strategy and represent the company externally with customers, partners, and at industry events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, facilities, safety, business/manufacturing) to translate scientific requirements into engineered systems and to integrate equipment into existing infrastructure.
• Drive technology roadmaps for plasma-based processes and equipment, identifying opportunities for disruptive innovation and strategic differentiation.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade plasma equipment, leveraging diagnostics, modeling, and experimental validation.
• Document designs, test results, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in plasma science, microfabrication, and equipment engineering, representing the company in technical forums and collaborations.
• Ensure all equipment and processes comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, with a focus on plasma science or engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in plasma equipment design, development, and deployment, preferably in an industrial or advanced R&D setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in plasma physics, surface science, and microfabrication technologies.
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects and delivering innovative equipment solutions.
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools for equipment design and plasma modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience integrating equipment with facility infrastructure (power, gases, cooling, exhaust).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $92,003.00 - $126,505.00 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.

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• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• 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.
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

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