Sr. Staff Engineer, Standards

Requisition Number: 74999

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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.​

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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

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Standards to join our Global Technology & Industry Standards team in our Corning or Painted Post, NY offices . This role includes approximately 25% travel , including some international travel, and may occasionally require flexibility for global meetings across time zones. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

This is a unique, externally facing role focused on industry standards that influence how products are tested, specified, and adopted in the market. Working with global standards organizations, industry groups, customers, third-party organizations, and internal stakeholders, you will help shape requirements, test procedures, interoperability expectations, and industry frameworks across a range of technologies. This role could be a strong fit for someone with experience in standards development, product or application engineering, technical strategy, compliance, or other industry-facing technical roles who can connect technical detail to business impact, build alignment across stakeholders, and influence outcomes in a complex global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of Corning business interests across domestic and international standards organizations and relevant industry consortia
• Partner with business, technology, and commercial stakeholders to develop and execute standards strategies aligned with business goals, market access needs, and emerging technology priorities
• Monitor external standards activity, committee developments, and industry trends to identify risks, opportunities, and actions needed to support Corning’s interests
• Translate technical, commercial, and competitive inputs into clear standards positions, recommendations, and deliverables
• Draft, review, and submit technical contributions, ballot responses, proposals, and meeting summaries on behalf of Corning
• Coordinate subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure Corning’s positions are aligned and effectively represented in external forums
• Prepare strategic briefings and updates for business and technology leadership on standards developments and their potential business impact

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering in a relevant discipline such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, optical, or materials science
• 7+ years of professional experience in a technical, standards development, or related strategic role
• Ability to understand technical and business considerations and translate them into practical standards strategies and actions
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and building alignment among technical, commercial, and business stakeholders
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical documents, proposals, summaries, and presentations for different audiences
• Ability to influence stakeholders, advocate for positions, and build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups in multicultural environments

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline
• Prior direct experience participating in external standardization bodies or industry consortia
• Experience in telecommunications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, materials science, or a related industry
• Experience in product engineering, application engineering, compliance, certification, or other industry-facing technical roles
• Familiarity with organizations or frameworks such as IEC, IEEE, ITU, TIA, ASTM, UL, Intertek, NEMA, or similar standards and conformity ecosystems
• Familiarity with IP policies, FRAND obligations, and antitrust compliance in the context of standards development

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $133,911.00 - $184,128.00 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.

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 aiapply.co.