Semiconductor Process Engineer

Semiconductor Process Engineer

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76040

**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

• Support semiconductor and optoelectronic process integration across deposition, lithography, etch, metallization, thermal processing, and substrate handling in semiconductor fabrication lab.

• Operate and sustain process tools and qualified recipes to enable stable, repeatable substrate processing.

• Work with scientists to execute process experiments, collect metrology data, and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Execution & Tool Operation

• Run process tools, execute qualified recipes, and support equipment uptime through routine checks and basic troubleshooting.

• Development Builds & Data Collection

• Support engineering builds and DOE execution by preparing materials, running split conditions, and tracking process flow.

• Metrology & Documentation

• Perform metrology, record process data, and maintain accurate sample and tool documentation.

• Cleanroom Operations

• Maintain cleanroom discipline, material traceability, and contamination-control practices while supporting overall lab operations.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree with hands-on semiconductor or microfabrication experience, OR an Associate’s degree with 2-3 years of relevant technical experience

• Experience in a cleanroom, process development lab, pilot line, or manufacturing environment

• Hands-on experience with processes such as deposition, photolithography, etch, plating, anneal, cleaning, bonding, or metrology

• Ability to follow process documentation, SOPs, travelers, and equipment instructions

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience in semiconductor process development, engineering builds, pilot-line operations, or low-volume manufacturing

• Experience with glass, ceramics, or other non-silicon substrates

• Experience with SPC, DOE execution, recipe management, and process troubleshooting

• Experience supporting process qualification and change implementation with scientists

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $67,204.00 - $92,406.00 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.

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