Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Melting equipment engineer - f/h

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeAvon, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree from a general engineering school or specialization in materials science or ceramics is required.
Successful initial experience in a similar role is required; experience in thermal processes, the glass industry, or industrial equipment is advantageous.
Solid knowledge of mechanics and thermal engineering is required.
Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as COMSOL and SolidWorks is required.
Experience in project management and technical coordination is required.
Fluent English is essential.
The candidate must be able to work effectively across research and development, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

Manage fusion projects as technical leader from the definition phase through equipment commissioning.
Contribute to the design and implementation of equipment, working with customers, partners, and suppliers in France and internationally.
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.
Serve as the interface between customers, suppliers, and partners in an international and multicultural environment.
Participate in acceptance testing, supervise installation activities, and contribute to equipment start-up while ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Lead engineering studies and support on-site implementation phases.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of glass manufacturing processes is an advantage.
Experience in thermal processes, the glass industry, or industrial equipment is ideally preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Corning, NY
Founded: 1851

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