Sr. Technician, Materials at Corning in Corning, NY

Requisition Number: 78609

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 Materials Technician provides technical laboratory support for materials testing, and process development activities. Responsibilities include sample preparation, operation of testing and characterization equipment, execution of high-temperature experiments, data collection and reporting, and support of laboratory safety initiatives. Through close collaboration with engineering and technical teams, the Materials Technician helps generate the data and insights needed to advance material capabilities and performance in support of critical development programs across Corning’s businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with engineering staff and fellow technicians to complete metals, refractory, glass and ceramic testing in a lab environment to support materials and manufacturing development
• Prepare batch, glass and refractory samples for testing and analysis
• Hands-on support to conduct high temperature testing
• Perform raw material characterization and testing
• Operate equipment necessary to support sample preparation and measurement
• Collect experimental data, maintain organized records, interpret and report results to internal customers and engineers
• Support lab safety programs to provide a safe working environment
• Work with engineering staff and fellow technicians to complete metals, refractory, glass and ceramic testing in a lab environment to support materials and manufacturing development
• Prepare batch, glass and refractory samples for testing and analysis
• Hands-on support to conduct high temperature testing
• Perform raw material characterization and testing
• Operate equipment necessary to support sample preparation and measurement
• Collect experimental data, maintain organized records, interpret and report results to internal customers and engineers
• Support lab safety programs to provide a safe working environment

Experiences/Education - Required

• Minimum AAS in Technical or Science major
• 12 –15 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing support role

Required Skills

• Work independently and handle multiple concurrent tasks
• Detail oriented and able to follow written SOP/ verbal directions precisely
• Capable of monitoring and executing experiments, and capable of training others to do the same
• Document procedural steps and resulting data from various laboratory tests
• Report writing and data manipulation techniques
• Ability to work with samples at high temperatures for short periods of time
• Innovative problem solving

Desired Skills

• Works well on a team made up of technicians, engineers, customers and project management
• Has a proven track record of conducting complex lab testing with acute attention to detail
• Effectively communicates results, directions, and experimental details
• Technically curious and self-motivated
• Use of respiratory protection (PAPR) and other PPE
• Knowledge of glass melting and adjacent technologies

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,852.00 - $97,422.00 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 accommodations@corning.com.