New Grad Polymer Engineer - Summer / Fall 2027 Start Date

Location: Corning, NY, US

Requisition Number: 77944

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

Corning Incorporated is seeking an Polymer Engineer to join our Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering organization in Corning, NY. We are looking for new or recent grads with 0-2 years experience to start late Summer or early Fall 2027. This role offers hands-on work across laboratory, product, and manufacturing environments and includes up to 25% travel, primarily domestic, to support training and business needs.

If you are energized by solving real materials problems that impact products and manufacturing, this is an opportunity to build your career in a highly collaborative engineering environment. In this role, you will apply polymer and materials science fundamentals to solve technical challenges related to material selection, characterization, processing, product development, and manufacturing support. As part of Corning’s Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering organization, you will support multiple Corning businesses and technologies while working with researchers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and other subject matter experts to improve product and process performance.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory experiments and material characterization studies on polymer systems

Analyze polymer properties, behavior, and performance using appropriate testing and analytical methods

Design and execute experiments to investigate material behavior, processing effects, and product performance

Support the development, qualification, and optimization of polymer materials and manufacturing processes

Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and implement improvements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve product, process, and manufacturing challenges

Document technical findings through reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

BS in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

0–2 years of relevant experience, including coursework, internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, graduate work, or industry experience

Understanding of polymer and materials science fundamentals, including structure-property relationships

Experience with laboratory testing, material characterization, or experimental research

Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

MS or PhD in a relevant discipline

Experience with polymer processing such as molding, extrusion, compounding, or related operations

Exposure to thermal analysis and polymer characterization methods such as DSC, TGA, DMA, or rheology

Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, or structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, Six Sigma, or KT

Exposure to manufacturing environments, process development, sustainability initiatives, recycled materials, or regrind utilization

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $67,150.00 - $92,331.00 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,