Technical Specialist - Wiresaw Wafer Slicing

Requisition Number: 66267

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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. ​ 

​ 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.​  

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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

Purpose of the Position:

In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in diamond-coated wire (DCW) wiresaw wafer slicing process, ensuring the production of high-quality solar wafer products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical expert resource for wiresaw wafer slicing processes, including parameter optimization, wire selection, and maintenance, to ensure the production of high-quality wafers.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization to improve yield, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency in wiresaw wafer slicing operations.
• Develop and implement robust quality control measures to ensure the highest standards of wafer quality are maintained, including thickness uniformity, surface roughness, and defect density.
• Lead efforts to troubleshoot technical issues related to wiresaw slicing, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to address process deviations and improve process reliability.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to engineering and manufacturing personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge in wiresaw slicing processes and techniques.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Solar or Semiconductor wafer manufacturing or a closely related field, with a proven track record of technical leadership and expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of solar or semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of technical issues and implement effective solutions.

Desired Skills:

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and advancements in wiresaw slicing techniques, equipment, and materials, and evaluate their potential impact on process performance and product quality.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams to drive cross-functional initiatives and resolve technical challenges related to wiresaw slicing.
• Maintain accurate documentation of wiresaw slicing processes, procedures, and technical specifications, and prepare comprehensive reports to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders.
• General awareness and ability to run basic statistical analysis, process optimization techniques, and data analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $106,331.00 - $146,206.00 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.

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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, 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 [email protected] .