Scientist

Requisition Number: 56297

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

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:

This is a research position focused on printing materials and processes. In particular, the candidate should have experience with materials and processes associated with inkjet printing. This position requires knowledge of glass handling as appropriate for application of coatings including cleaning methods such as plasma treatments. This position also requires knowledge of inks and ink characterization as well as printed part measurements such as color, optical density, coating thickness adhesion performance, etc. The candidate should be familiar with various curing treatments, including UV curing and/or thermal curing. This position requires an understanding of chemical and material engineering as well as experimental design. The candidate should be capable of developing and executing experimental plans as well as performing rudimentary data analysis. The responsibilities of this position include participating in various R&D projects, both fundamental and applied. Other expectations for this role include contributing to new product development, building internal and external professional networks, writing technical reports and SOPs as needed, and contributing to intellectual property.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Work with the supervisor, when appropriate, to help develop experimental plans
• Given an experimental plan, execute that plan with rigor and careful attention to details
• Identify and articulate observations and note them in discussion/reports to the supervisor
• Perform rudimentary data analysis and report back to supervisor
• Make suggestions for how to improve experimental plans based on observations
• Function as a team member on R&D projects
• Make technical presentations when appropriate

Education and Experience: B.S. in Ceramic Engineering

Required Skills:

• Ability to carry out experimental plans with careful attention to details
• Ability to execute experiments and perform rudimentary data analysis
• Knowledge of various inkjet printers (e.g. Dimatix, LP-50)
• Ability to troubleshoot inkjet printers and address printing quality issues
• Ability to work with other scientists and technicians
• Strong communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of basic characterization methods
• Experience with applying statistical methods
• Ability to make presentations to project teams and in group meetings

Soft Skills:

• Work effectively across multiple disciplines in team-oriented environments
• Strong one-on-one communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Good time management

Travel requirements: None

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40 hrs/week

This position does not support immigration sponsorship

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Corning