Requisition Number: 77193
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. 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.
Come break through with us.
Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
- Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions
Role Purpose- Lead development, optimization, and validation of injection molding processes for new product launches, tool transfers, and existing production programs.
- Serve as the technical process expert within the manufacturing/engineering group, driving improvements in part quality, cycle time, scrap reduction, and overall process stability.
- Partner with tooling, maintenance, quality, automation, and production teams to troubleshoot molding issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Set up, develop, monitor, and optimize injection molding process parameters to achieve consistent part quality and efficient machine performance.
- Troubleshoot molding defects and process issues; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Support mold trials, process qualifications, first article runs, process documentation, and operator/technician training while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Experiences/Education - Required- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field AND Minimum 3 yrs. hands-on injection molding process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes in a production environment.
- Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, hot runner systems, auxiliary equipment, and resin processing requirements.
- Experience with scientific molding principles and the ability to establish and document robust, repeatable process parameters.
- Experience working with automation and robotics in an injection molding manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, understand part specifications/tolerances, and use root cause analysis/continuous improvement methods to resolve technical issues and improve process performance.
Experiences/Education - Desired- Experience with decoupled molding methodologies, DOE, SPC, and validation documentation.
- Familiarity with engineering-grade resins, multi-cavity molds, lean manufacturing, and regulated industries such as automotive, medical device, or consumer products manufacturing
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $85,138.00 - $117,066.00 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. 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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- 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.
- 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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
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