Material Processes Tech IIDate: Apr 29, 2024Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831Company: CorningRequisition Number: 63170Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.Scope of Position:
This position is for a materials process technician to aid in surface science and engineering, coating development, mechanistic studies, and root cause chemical problems. Experiments will be typically made in the development lab, but work in other research labs and manufacturing mix rooms could occur.
Prepping coatings and/or surface treatment solutions for analysis and characterization, and sometimes performing and developing new tests on the surfaces, coatings and coating solutions with new, unique tests or applications. These tests will take place at various places within the Corning Valley.
Maintaining lab routines, policies, lab books, safety and lab organization.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Making and documentation of the making of coating formulations or other surface treatments
Experimentation with the parameters used to make the formulations: chemicals, temperature, time, etc.
Prepare solutions for chemical analysis
Perform tests on standard and new tests
Required Education and Skills:
Associate degree in a technical field
Coating formulation mixing and coating application processes (Solution prep, dip, spray, etc., …)
Wet chemistry and solution making techniques, knowledge of which glass ware to use
Experience with working with lab scale chemical reactors and small parts including programable equipment
Experience working with polyimide dissolution
Perform detailed and complex composition calculations on spreadsheets that already exist or need to be developed.
Experience working with mixing formulations with reactive organometallic compounds
Ability to learn to run analytical equipment such as FTIR, UV/Vis, pH meters, auto-titrators, chromatography methods, etc.
Working knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
Prepare glass or other materials substrates for various surface chemistry treatments and subsequent testing
Demonstrated ability to find and work with chemical vendors for raw materials and existing coating formulations
Safety compliant and able to lead lab 5S activities
Scientifically observant, methodical, meticulous and curious
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated ability to run and adjust coating application equipment to meet coating requirements
Ability to develop testing schemes to elucidate chemical mechanisms
Soft Skills:
Willing to support experiments on a manufacturing scale
Willing to work with people from research through manufacturing and commercial to complete tasks.
Able to communicate effectively with people of various backgrounds.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.The range for this position is $52,692.00 - $72,452.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.Corning Puts YOU First!We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
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.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.Nearest Major Market: Corning