Senior Applications Engineer

Job description

Senior Applications Engineer

**Date:** Sep 26, 2025

**Location:** Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

**Company:** Corning

Requisition Number: 70465

**The company built on breakthroughs.

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**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.

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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.

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​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 light
+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

**Role Purpose**

As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will be the key technical liaison between Corning and its customers, ensuring seamless integration of our products into their operations.

By addressing technical challenges, anticipating future needs, and aligning customer requirements with Corning’s capabilities, you will play a critical role in driving customer satisfaction, influencing product strategy, and strengthening Corning’s position as a trusted industry leader.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Serve as the primary technical lead for customer relationships, addressing technical queries, resolving issues, and ensuring seamless support by collaborating with internal teams such as Product Technology, Sales, and Product Engineering.
+ Act as the conduit for customer feedback, ensuring technology and quality requirements are communicated internally to shape product strategies, sales plans, and technical roadmaps.
+ Align customer expectations with Corning’s capabilities, negotiating and finalizing product specifications while balancing customer needs with Corning’s product strategy.
+ Lead customer qualification activities, oversee technical negotiations, and resolve product quality issues, ensuring mutual alignment on external specifications.
+ Identify unmet customer needs and opportunities for product enhancements, collaborating with internal teams to assess feasibility and drive innovation.
+ Evaluate and resolve customer complaints or returns, determining validity and addressing liability to ensure customer satisfaction.
+ Support design-in efforts, analyze test data, and assist customers in optimizing product performance.
+ Educate sales and account teams on Corning’s technical product offerings to enhance their understanding and engagement.
+ Monitor market trends, identify new opportunities, and drive customer programs aligned with account plans to deliver value while maintaining Corning’s desired margins.
+ Contribute to product improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts to enhance overall quality and efficiency.

**Required Competencies**

+ Relationship building
+ Complex problem-solving skills
+ High level of professionalism, confidence, and composure
+ Skilled at effectively communicating and building rapport with diverse personalities and leadership styles
+ Extensive commercial operation process knowledge
+ Knowledge of the solar industry (market and technical - particularly solar cells

**Experiences/Education - Required**

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
+ Previous experience (min 2 years) as an Application Engineer
+ Experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or R&D
+ Commercial and technical experience with customers
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
+ Excellent direct and indirect leadership capabilities (ability to lead multi-functional matrixed teams)
+ Communicate clearly in front of a large external audience, including explaining Corning product technology and applications
+ Some experience working with and using commercial functions (product engineering)
+ Ability to work proactively and autonomously within established guidelines
+ Perseverance to drive needs to achieve objectives into the organization

**Experiences/Education - Desired**

+ Master’s degree in a technical field
+ Proficiency in Matlab, Minitab, Excel, and statistical tools
+ Experience with PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA
+ 3–5 years’ experience in solar cell and panel manufacturing (e.g., PERC, TopCon, HJT technologies)
+ Understanding of specifications, drawings, and approval processes
+ Project management experience
+ Experience as a Process or Product Engineer in Manufacturing
+ Familiarity with Corning products in customer settings

**This position does not support immigration sponsorship.**

The range for this position is $94,454.00 - $129,875.00 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.

The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

**A job that shapes a life.

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**Corning offers you the total package.

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 Your well-being is our priority.

Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

+ As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.

We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.


+ Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
+ 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.

   
+ 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.



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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

**Nearest Major Market:** Saginaw

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