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On-site in Hefei, China, this mid-level role at Corning Incorporated focuses on optimizing melting processes for glass manufacturing. The company is renowned for its innovations in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
Skills / Requirements
- 6-sigma
- Chemical Engineering
- Data Analysis
- DMAIC
- DOE
- Excel
- Material Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Project Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Thermal Engineering
- Vibe Coding
Why Apply
This role is ideal for someone skilled in digital transformation projects, particularly with Python or vibe-coding skills. The position involves using data analysis and statistical methodologies like DOE to enhance process efficiency.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll monitor and optimize the melting process to ensure stable glass quality and production output. This involves troubleshooting furnace issues, analyzing operational data, and leading improvement projects. Collaboration with various departments to enhance yield and process stability is key.
Working in Hefei, China
- Hefei is a growing tech hub in China, offering numerous opportunities in engineering and manufacturing sectors.
- The city has a lower cost of living compared to major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai, making it attractive for professionals.
- Hefei's public transportation system is well-developed, providing easy access to various parts of the city.
- The city is known for its educational institutions, fostering a skilled workforce and innovation-friendly environment.
Pay and Career Growth
Corning offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. The role provides opportunities to lead projects and collaborate across departments, fostering professional growth. The company values diversity and offers reasonable accommodations for employees.
Benefits and Perks
- Cross-cultural environment
- Equal employment
- Reasonable Accommodations
- Safety awareness
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experience in glass manufacturing or process engineering.
- Skilled in data analysis and statistical methods like DOE.
- Comfortable working in a cross-cultural, dynamic environment.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience in manufacturing systems or process control.
- Prefers remote work over on-site roles.
- Unfamiliar with digital transformation projects or vibe-coding skills.
Original Job Description
Melting Process Engineer
Date: Jun 16, 2026
Location: Hefei, AH, CN, 230011
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 75705
**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 Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Monitor and optimize melting process to ensure stable glass quality and production output.
• Troubleshoot issues in furnace and glass delivery system process.
• Analyze data for normal operation and engineering decision-making.
• Lead process, performance, and equipment improvement projects.
• Support new technology migration and documentation.
• Work closely with different apartments like Production, Quality, Maintenance and Facility to improve yield, reduce defects, and maintain process stability.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or other related engineering.
• Experience like glass manufacturing, furnace, thermal process, or process engineering would be preferred.
• Have process engineering skills with knowledge of data and statistical analysis.
• Familiar with concept and methodology of DOE (design of experiment).
Required Skills
• Logical thinking and problem-solving ability in a dynamic environment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing systems, production flow, and process control in a factory.
• Project management skills.
• Good at using Excel for data analysis and statistics.
• Good at English reading and writing, able to communicate in English for international meeting.
Desired Skills
• Technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in DMAIC or 6-sigma projects.
• Experience in digital transformation projects with Python or vibe-coding skills.
Soft Skills
• Sense of responsibility for team goals
• Creative and flexible in work
• Good teamwork within team and with cross-functional teams
• Comfortable in a cross-cultural environment
• Safety awareness
• Good communication and presentation skills
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 accommodations@corning.com.
