Melting equipment engineer (F/H)

Melting equipment engineer (F/H)

Corning is an American company with more than 175 years of history and is recognized as a leader in glass technology innovation.

Active in most of the Group’s businesses for over 50 years, the Corning European Technology Center, located in Fontainebleau-Avon (France), provides expertise in research, development, and engineering.

Within the Process Research, Development & Engineering group at our Fontainebleau site, we are seeking a Fusion Engineer (M/F) on a permanent contract.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• In a demanding and innovative international environment, you will play a central role in managing fusion projects, acting as the technical leader from the definition phase through to equipment commissioning.

• In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of high-value-added equipment, working closely with our customers, partners, and suppliers in France and internationally.

• Define and structure projects: gather and consolidate customer requirements, develop technical specifications, and establish the technical, budgetary, and scheduling foundations of projects.

• Lead engineering studies and technical decisions: coordinate the design office, guide the sizing of melting and forming equipment, and validate solutions related to materials, heating systems, and auxiliary installations.

• Coordinate stakeholders: serve as the interface between customers, suppliers, and partners in an international and multicultural environment.

• Support execution through commissioning: participate in acceptance testing, supervise installation activities, and contribute to equipment start-up while ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

• PROFILE

• We are looking for an engineer graduated from a general engineering school or specialized in materials science/ceramics, with successful initial experience in a similar role, ideally gained in thermal processes, the glass industry, or industrial equipment.

• You combine strong technical expertise, project management skills, and a hands-on approach, with the ability to thrive in an international environment.

• Key Skills and Competencies

• Solid knowledge of mechanics and thermal engineering; knowledge of glass manufacturing processes is an advantage.

• Experience with modeling and simulation tools (COMSOL, SolidWorks).

• Ability to work effectively across R&D, Engineering and Manufacturing teams. Experience in project management and technical coordination.

• Fluent English is essential.

• Personal Qualities

• Strong technical leadership and proactive mindset.

• Curiosity, adaptability, and team spirit.

• Ability to lead engineering studies and support on-site implementation phases.