Project Leader, Glass Core Development

Job title: Project Leader, Glass Core Development

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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

The Development & Engineering (D&E) Leader will lead a technology team developing materials solutions for advanced packaging, with a focus on the Glass Core program. The role sets the strategic direction and executes the product strategy for Glass Core. It also leads the development of new products and processes, and the establishment of scalable capabilities.

The D&E Leader works closely with the Glass Core leadership team to deliver the business strategy. The role also works with the global team to set and execute D&E priorities. It builds strong partnerships with key value chain partners and suppliers. In the short term, the role reports to the VP, Fusion Technology and Engineering in CGI. It has a dotted-line relationship to the Glass Core Program Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams in technology development, primarily scaling from early-stage to manufacturing-ready.

• Provide project leadership, including defining workstreams and objectives, identifying resources, managing financial accounting, and engaging stakeholders.

• Serve as a member of the business team, coordinating strategy and activities with program, R&D&E, and business leaders.

• Act as the primary technical liaison to third-party collaborators and suppliers.

• Own and execute strategy for product and process development, D&E capabilities, and scale-up facilities.

• Glass Core Program Priorities

• Lead the D&E team across Surfaces, Laser, and Thin Films & Coatings capabilities in SP, AO Dev, CTCK, CRCT, and CATC.

• Lead finished-panel product and process development, including the shipping package, to deliver cleanroom-ready quality at the cost target (two locations: FZ and CPM).

• Lead and manage engagement with contract manufacturers (CMs) and third-party collaborators, such as equipment vendors.

• Establish and demonstrate internal capability for through-glass vias (TGV) and metallized TGV (glass panels with copper-filled holes). This includes:

• Capital strategy and execution (CCIC and CTCK)

• Close engagement with the Facilities organization

• Assess TGV and metallization partners.

• Support and lead customer engagement, such as BOE and LGIT.

• Partner with the Tech/Research leader on business technology strategy.

• Support and contribute to business strategy (product and capability strategy) and manufacturing strategy.

• Required Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, or another relevant science or engineering discipline.

• 15–20 years of early- to mid-stage technology delivery experience, with demonstrated success leading global teams.

• At least 10 years of experience as a D&E Leader of significant scope.

• Demonstrated project leadership experience, achieving results through a highly matrixed team.

• Ability to communicate technical content clearly to broad audiences, and to provide concise project strategies, resource needs, and status updates.

• Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to develop unique solutions to technical challenges in semiconductor applications.

• Ability to manage highly ambiguous situations and lead early-stage innovation projects.

• Availability for significant domestic and international travel.

• Effective executive communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with global, matrixed teams.

• Ability to build and execute strategy.

• Travel: 30–50%, domestic and international.

• Ability to work 40 hours per week with flexibility, including work across multiple time zones

• Desired Qualifications

• Corning experience in a large innovation program (highly desirable).

• Experience in semiconductor or advanced packaging solutions, including metallization processes.

• Working knowledge of glass properties, light-matter interactions and etching chemistries.

• Experience in cleanroom and/or pilot-scale operations.

• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

• The range for this position is $183,877.00 - $252,831.00 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.

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• 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, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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