Chemical Engineer

Requisition Number: 75724

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

Corning is seeking a Staff Chemical Engineer to join our team in Corning, NY. This role is primarily onsite, with relocation assistance provided, and requires willingness to travel. Travel averages up to 50% annually, with fluctuations depending on project stage and business needs, and is primarily domestic with possible occasional international travel.

Chemistry plays a critical role in many of Corning’s most advanced technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide variety of products, processes, and business areas where chemical engineering helps shape how materials are developed, scaled, improved, and supported in manufacturing. Depending on the project, the work may touch areas such as fiber optics, display and specialty glass, environmental technologies, Life Science Technologies, and other advanced materials applications. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys , and using to help move ideas from into .  The successful candidate will contribute to process and , while performing rigorous process (e.g., ) to ensure adherence to Corning’s safety stewardship standards and environmental health and safety compliance requirements.