Staff Engineer - Tape Casting & Ceramic Process

Requisition Number: 78359 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 The role will develop deep understanding of ceramic formulations and processes. The major focus of this position is to support tape-casting formulations and processes development for energy materials, battery materials, and other emerging ceramic products. The person is expected to have broad technical interests, strong motivation as well as sound interpersonal skills to work with interdisciplinary teams of diverse cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds. Key Responsibilities Participate in new products and process development. Based on project objectives and overall strategy, drive learning efficiently and systematically by designing, planning and executing experiments on lab and pilot-scale equipment. Drive critical understanding based on first principles, inference and observations. Support design of prototype equipment and pilot equipment, establish baseline processes and transfer process knowledge to engineering team. Manage day to day activities with hands-on experimentation and documentation/sharing of results. Define the appropriate process and response data to collect, then analyze and interpret that data to generate actionable insights. Coordinate with other process areas to build a shared understanding of the overall process window and deliver samples for internal and external use. Experiences/Education - Required Minimum Master's degree in polymer engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, ceramic engineering, material science engineering or related discipline, PhD preferred Minimum 3+ years of tape-casting experience, with deep expertise in organic binders and plasticizers—including rheology, solvent compatibility, and burnout behavior—and hands-on skill in slurry processing, rheology measurement, and doctor blade or slot-die ceramic shaping. Experiences/Education - Desired Advanced ceramics materials processing Basic process integration and/or material understanding in battery-related materials Delivery of results in a high-tech, fast paced and dynamic environment Manufacturing and/or pilot manufacturing experience of advanced product Combine theory, modeling and mechanistic understanding into practical problem solving and knowledge delivery This position supports immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $95,481.00 - $131,287.00 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. 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