Analyst/Specialist III/IV

Analyst/Specialist III/IV

Date: Jun 1, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75393

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.

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

Purpose of the Position

Responsible for supporting specification management, product qualification, and product change activities to enable the successful introduction and lifecycle management of glass products. This role ensures testing, documentation, approvals, and cross-functional workflows are executed effectively to meet internal standards, customer requirements, and production timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with research & development teams to ensure thorough product understanding during new glass introductions.
• Responsible for product qualification testing including material property testing requirements for specification documents, and proper record keeping of data and testing protocols.
• Will collaborate with all workstreams to align on test requirements for specific compositions and review data for final approvals.
• Own material specifications, create and maintain material specifications, support annual specification updates, and ensure alignment between qualification results and product documentation.
• Work with product and application engineering team members once product specifications are established, providing technical support when customer issues arise.
• Prepare technical presentations and supporting materials for internal and customer communications as needed.
• Support product change management by coordinating testing and approvals, maintaining process transparency, and improving standard operating procedures to strengthen consistency and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to customer-focused processes by supporting voice of customer activities, collaborating with internal teams to resolve technical requests, and ensuring testing and data analysis support informed decisions.
• Capture new test method implementation by understanding customer and application measurement requirements, defining specifications, and ensuring successful execution.
• Develop working knowledge of related GG business systems to understand interactions with directly responsible workstreams, including support for tank and lehr qualification activities as needed to help ensure workflows are executed efficiently and in alignment with internal standards and process requirements.

Reporting Structure

Immediate Supervisor: Product Engineering Manager (Lisa Noni)

Required Education & Experience

Minimum of a BS Engineering degree (chemical or materials science preferred) or equivalent experience

Experience in product specification / qualification, quality architecture, process improvement projects

Experience working with R&D groups for glass development and property testing

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and JMP; comfortable adopting AI-enabled productivity tools

Able to lead technical review meetings, gain agreement on test plans, and drive multiple workstreams to completion

Technical Knowledge

Technical knowledge of glass/material characterization, measurement systems, data analysis, and statistical methods; familiarity with glass melt, ceram, and development/testing processes

High level of operating rigor, attention to detail, accountability, and commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Capability to plan and execute technical projects with minimal supervision, using sound judgment, data analysis, and practical decision-making

Desired Skills

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment

Proven ability to build alignment and drive results through influence without direct authority

Ability to understand customer processes, equipment, and requirements, and translate them into clear product attributes, specifications, and technical solutions

Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional, global, and matrixed organizations

Self-motivated, flexible, and proactive, with a strong sense of urgency, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Comfortable working through ambiguity and navigating complex technical and organizational environments

Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and customer relationship-building skills

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $100,646.00 - $138,388.00 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.