Date: 21 Jul 2026
Location: Hefei, AH, CN, 230011
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Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 73025
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, and automotive 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 life
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical authority and subject matter expert for all cover glass ink material and printing processes, including screen, inkjet, and specialty techniques.
- Define, develop, and implement robust printing process strategies to meet product performance, reliability, and cost targets.
- Lead process capability analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and design of experiments (DOE) for process optimization and scaling.
- Evaluate and select equipment, tooling, and materials (inks, masks, substrates) in collaboration with R&D, New Production Introduction (NPI), plant engineering, procurement, and suppliers.
- Oversee qualification and validation of new printing processes, equipment, and production lines; set acceptance criteria and review results.
- Drive troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex process challenges—such as print defects, registration/alignment issues, ink adhesion, and contamination—deploying appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Support problem solving and process improvement using structured problem-solving methods such as MEE, KT, Designed of Experiment, or DMAIC.
- Review final product specifications and collaborate with Product Engineering, R&D, quality, and commercial teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with product requirements and industry standards.
- Lead or support scale-up and new process technology transfer to manufacturing plants.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation (e.g., SOPs, FMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, parameter sheets) and ensure process knowledge is captured and disseminated.
- Mentor and technically lead process engineers and technicians; deliver training on best practices, advanced methods, and new technologies.
- Lead and support cost reduction, productivity, and cycle time improvement initiatives across the printing process area, leveraging data-driven approaches.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies and methods for printing to enhance product capability, differentiate offerings, and achieve competitive advantages.
- Engage stakeholders to determine product and process requirements for new product introduction (NPI) and support technology roadmap development.
- Ensure process compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Education & Experience
- BS/MS/PhD majoring in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanochemical, Mechanical Engineering material, Physics, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in ink material, ink mixing, printing technologies for glass or similar substrates (screen printing, inkjet printing etc.), including materials, equipment, and process automation.
- Experience with automotive parts NPI and manufacturing is a strong advantage (e.g., APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, or automotive safety testing).
- International exposure through living, studying, working abroad, or extended travel outside of home country is highly valued.
- Prior experience in foreign multinational corporations is a plus.
Required Skills
- Solid knowledge on Chemistry, ink material and process development.
- Well established experience in glass printing process and fundamentals, including screen, inkjet, and specialty techniques.
- Demonstrated success managing technical projects and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
- Proven experience in qualifying and introducing new materials, process, tools, and automation solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively report technical results and present recommendations to stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Experience supporting customer technical interactions and/or driving process improvements for customer satisfaction preferred.
- Proficient in English and Mandarin. Good written and oral skills are essential.
Desired Skills
- Proficiency with process data analysis software, statistical analysis, and reporting tools.
- Skilled at planning, executing, and tracking multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and project goals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-function team cooperation skills.
- Experience in cleanroom/manufacturing operations and knowledge of safety/environmental regulations relating to printing processes.
- Experience in one or more of these areas is also a plus:
- Familiar with Screen making
- Automatic optical inspection or Measurement system (Abrasion, water contact angle, Spectrometer Solar exposure reliability tests etc.)
- Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) or spray coating processes, Surface cleaning (ultrasonic, brush, or plasma cleaning), Glass surface protection or lamination.
Soft Skills
- Clearly conveys technical concepts to colleagues, stakeholders, and non-technical teams.
- Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Prioritizes tasks and manages schedules efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Works effectively under pressure and manages stressful situations calmly.
- Proactively seeks new knowledge and embraces professional development.
- Carefully monitors work to ensure accuracy and high quality.
- Adjusts quickly to new priorities, technologies, or unexpected changes.
- Highly results-driven with a strong sense of commitment.
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
[email protected].
