Operations Engineer

Requisition Number: 79557

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

Build your engineering and leadership skills where Corning's products are made. As an Operations Engineer, you will combine hands-on process engineering with shift leadership in a union manufacturing environment. You'll work alongside operators, technicians, and engineers to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost. This developmental role requires flexibility for a 24/7 operation, including day, night, weekend, and off-shift coverage, with travel of less than 5%.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Shift Leader coverage during planned and unplanned absences, supporting daily production needs including staffing, work assignments, shift handoffs, and issue escalation.
• Take ownership of the performance of assigned manufacturing assets, partnering with operators, technicians, and engineers to troubleshoot chronic issues, identify root causes, and sustain corrective actions.
• Identify, implement, and track cost reduction, waste reduction, and productivity improvements using lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods.
• Analyze line and shift performance across safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity to prioritize improvements, track results, and report progress.
• Facilitate process changes by coordinating risk assessments, documentation, approvals, and training, and support employee onboarding and cross-training.
• Gain practical experience leading and supporting a union workforce in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, company policies, and established procedures.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
• No prior full-time engineering experience required; relevant internships, co-ops, academic projects, and hands-on technical experience are considered
• Engineering fundamentals applied to analyzing data, testing ideas, and implementing practical solutions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Availability to work flexible hours, including day, night, weekend, and off-shift coverage based on operational needs

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Concentration in Operations Management, Business, or a related field
• Manufacturing, production, operations, or demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing or production environment
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods such as Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC), 5 Whys, and fishbone diagrams
• Experience supporting cost-savings, productivity, waste-reduction, or process improvement initiatives

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,776.00 - $97,317.00 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.