Senior Engineer - Clean Design

Requisition Number: 79885

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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 Clean Design Engineer supports the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of contamination control strategies, clean manufacturing systems, and controlled-environment processes supporting Corning’s advanced manufacturing and innovation activities. This role applies engineering principles, cleanroom science, and contamination control methodologies to support product quality, process capability, operational efficiency, and reliability.

The position works with research, development, engineering, and manufacturing teams across Corning businesses and technology platforms. The successful candidate will bring sound technical fundamentals, analytical problem-solving skills, and a practical approach to supporting contamination and process challenges in laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support contamination control, clean processing, and clean manufacturing initiatives across Corning businesses, including S&T and EIG
• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing cleanroom systems, contamination control strategies, and process improvements to support quality, capability, yield, cost, and reliability objectives
• Execute experiments, engineering studies, and data analysis to investigate contamination-related issues and support root-cause identification and corrective actions
• Apply established clean design principles and contamination control practices within laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing environments
• Collaborate with research, development, facilities, operations, quality, and manufacturing partners to support project execution and implementation of clean design practices
• Support the development and maintenance of specifications, standards, and engineering requirements for cleanroom facilities, equipment, utilities, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Assist with evaluating contamination monitoring, cleanliness verification, and metrology methods to support product and process requirements
• Support technology scale-up and transfer activities from laboratory through pilot and manufacturing implementation
• Track assigned project work, communicate progress and technical findings, and escalate risks or issues as appropriate
• Document technical findings, engineering analyses, and best practices to support project execution and organizational learning
• Build technical knowledge in clean design, contamination control, and related engineering disciplines through hands-on project work and collaboration with experienced technical partners
  
  

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in contamination control, clean manufacturing, cleanroom operations, or related engineering disciplines
  
• Ability to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve defined technical problems using analytical and data-driven approaches
  
• Foundational understanding of process development, engineering fundamentals, and technology implementation
  
• Experience participating in structured problem-solving efforts and root-cause investigations
  
• Ability to prioritize assigned work, manage details, and seek guidance when technical risks or uncertainty exceed defined scope
  
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and cross-functional teams
  
• Ability to work with increasing independence while following established project direction, standards, and processes
  
• Up to 25% travel depending on project requirements; domestic and international travel may be required
  
  

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Knowledge of cleanroom design, contamination control principles, and ISO 14644 standards
• Experience with particle monitoring, cleanliness verification, environmental control systems, and contamination risk assessments
• Familiarity with clean utility systems, including compressed gases, vacuum, process water, and environmental control infrastructure
• Familiarity with materials science, surface contamination mechanisms, cleaning processes, and product-handling methodologie
• Experience supporting laboratory, pilot-scale, or manufacturing operations within regulated or contamination-sensitive environment
• Experience using statistical analysis, Design of Experiments, process capability analysis, or structured problem-solving methodologie
• Experience working on cross-functional engineering or process-improvement projects

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 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.  

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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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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. 

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.