Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer

Date: Jul 4, 2026

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74688

**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

The purpose of this position is to support the growth of Corning’s Packaging and Wafer business through alignment of customer technical requirements with internal capabilities while working closely with the account manager and other commercial functions. This includes supporting the execution of new business development initiatives and product line plan with operations, development, engineering, sales, and marketing organizations. The Applications Engineer also supplies the voice of the customer to the technology and development teams for new product and capability developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering expertise, in a commercial role, to key accounts of the semiconductor industry to support existing products as well as design-in qualification processes

• Understand key technology trends, engage with key customers in the region and build relationship with the technical community

• Establish the interface required for existing and new growth opportunities within the customer’s and Corning cross functional teams (materials manufacturing, finishing, coating, etc.); project and account managers; RD&E; and international sales office representatives

• Prepare and provide technical presentations and responses as required. Connect technical properties and requirements to customer applications to analyze customer trends, new opportunities and recommend course of actions to enhance Corning‘s position

• Identify new growth opportunities for existing and emerging applications and maximize profitability by understanding the value proposition, analyzing market segments, reviewing the competitive landscape, conducting product analysis, and supporting the development of tactical plans and strategies

• Work closely with regional business development/sales manager as well as program manager and subject matter experts to support on all technical engagements with new and existing customers

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field, Engineering degrees preferred.

• Advanced degree preferred. Degree in Glass technology, materials science, optics, semiconductor applications preferred

• Glass applications and/or device processing experience in the semiconductor industry preferred

• 2+ years in account management, applications engineering, or engineering role closely supporting customers or new product development

• Direct experience in taking early-stage product through qualification and design-in process

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $96,254.00 - $132,349.00 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 .

Nearest Major Market: Rochester