Assistant Application Engineer

Requisition Number: 78307

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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

Purpose of the position:

• Serve as the primary technical interface between Corning and assigned TPM customers, supporting Gorilla Glass products and solutions’ introduction, qualification, design-in, mass production, quality and specific project development.
• Provide product training and technical support on cover glass IOX, finishing, and process optimization for performance improvement and troubleshooting, while understanding customer needs and technical trends and collecting VOC.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Handle customer technical demands and issues, and build effective working relationships at different levels.
• Have a good understanding of Gorilla Glass products, performance, finishing, testing, and integration with consumer electronic devices.
• Work closely with commercial technology, commercial teams, and other technical teams in the region to support and drive Gorilla Glass product adoption.
• Document a solid understanding of customers’ testing protocols, needs, and acceptable trade-offs.
• Deliver solutions to meet technical requirements, resolve technical issues, and escalate when necessary.
• Support alignment and closure of technical specifications with customers.
• Provide technical and product training to assigned customers when needed.
• Develop knowledge of cover glass materials, processes, and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to support issue resolution and process improvement.
• Provide project support across multiple stages of innovation for new product, process, cost reduction, and capacity improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in science and/or engineering related disciplines. Degree in glass technology, ceramics or materials sciences is preferred.
• 3 years working experience in Mobile Phone business, glass finishing industry, cover glass cutting/polishing/coating, LCD, Touch Panel, semiconductor business, global company, CET >=4.
• Good communication and negotiation skill in both Chinese and English
• Self-motivated, particularly under pressure
• Problem solving skill and analytical skills
• Good communication and negotiation skill
• Good project management skill

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].