Job Description
Requisition Number: 75472
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
Position Overview
Corning is seeking an Industrial Engineer to help shape how our Sullivan Park research campus uses its laboratory space. In this role, you'll apply Lean and industrial engineering principles to improve lab workflows, space utilization, and operational efficiency — directly enabling the R&D work that drives Corning's innovation pipeline. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career engineer to build cross-functional experience in a dynamic, science-driven environment.
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Partner with project managers and lab customers to develop conceptual lab layouts, workflow plans, and process flow solutions
- Lead lab space utilization activities — including evaluations, suitability assessments, occupancy coordination, and exit/transfer processes
- Drive 5S and continuous improvement initiatives, including quarterly audits, metrics tracking, and sustaining standards across the campus
- Maintain space and suitability planning databases and translate findings into clear recommendations for stakeholders
- Build strong working relationships with internal customers to understand lab processes and deliver responsive, customer-focused solutions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 0–3 years of experience applying Lean and engineering principles in a research, laboratory, or manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of laboratory infrastructure, utilities, and equipment needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
- Experience working with SharePoint, shared drives, and database systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams
Desired Qualifications
- Lean / Performance Excellence certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and methodologies
- Experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo)
- AutoCAD proficiency
Work Conditions
- Travel: Less than 5%, primarily for conferences or internal customer support
- Schedule: Standard Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $68,958.00 - $94,817.00 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 [email protected].