Mid Level Staff Process Engineer Jobs
Mid level staff process engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own process improvement initiatives end to end, guide junior team members, and make technical decisions without close supervision. Openings are concentrated in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Coherent, Burns & McDonnell, and Nokia among the employers competing for engineers at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
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
ROLE PURPOSE
The role will develop deep understanding of ceramic formulations and processes. The major focus of this position is to support tape-casting formulations and processes development for energy materials, battery materials, and other emerging ceramic products. The person is expected to have broad technical interests, strong motivation as well as sound interpersonal skills to work with interdisciplinary teams of diverse cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in new products and process development.
- Based on project objectives and overall strategy, drive learning efficiently and systematically by designing, planning and executing experiments on lab and pilot-scale equipment.
- Drive critical understanding based on first principles, inference and observations.
- Support design of prototype equipment and pilot equipment, establish baseline processes and transfer process knowledge to engineering team.
- Manage day to day activities with hands-on experimentation and documentation/sharing of results.
- Define the appropriate process and response data to collect, then analyze and interpret that data to generate actionable insights.
- Coordinate with other process areas to build a shared understanding of the overall process window and deliver samples for internal and external use.
EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - REQUIRED
- Minimum Master's degree in polymer engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, ceramic engineering, material science engineering or related discipline, PhD preferred
- Minimum 3+ years of tape-casting experience, with deep expertise in organic binders and plasticizers—including rheology, solvent compatibility, and burnout behavior—and hands-on skill in slurry processing, rheology measurement, and doctor blade or slot-die ceramic shaping.
EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - DESIRED
- Advanced ceramics materials processing
- Basic process integration and/or material understanding in battery-related materials
- Delivery of results in a high-tech, fast paced and dynamic environment
- Manufacturing and/or pilot manufacturing experience of advanced product
- Combine theory, modeling and mechanistic understanding into practical problem solving and knowledge delivery
This position supports immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $95,481.00 - $131,287.00 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.
A JOB THAT SHAPES A LIFE.
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.
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.
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 accommodations@corning.com.
INTRODUCTION
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
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
ROLE PURPOSE
The role will develop deep understanding of ceramic formulations and processes. The major focus of this position is to support tape-casting formulations and processes development for energy materials, battery materials, and other emerging ceramic products. The person is expected to have broad technical interests, strong motivation as well as sound interpersonal skills to work with interdisciplinary teams of diverse cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in new products and process development.
- Based on project objectives and overall strategy, drive learning efficiently and systematically by designing, planning and executing experiments on lab and pilot-scale equipment.
- Drive critical understanding based on first principles, inference and observations.
- Support design of prototype equipment and pilot equipment, establish baseline processes and transfer process knowledge to engineering team.
- Manage day to day activities with hands-on experimentation and documentation/sharing of results.
- Define the appropriate process and response data to collect, then analyze and interpret that data to generate actionable insights.
- Coordinate with other process areas to build a shared understanding of the overall process window and deliver samples for internal and external use.
EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - REQUIRED
- Minimum Master's degree in polymer engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, ceramic engineering, material science engineering or related discipline, PhD preferred
- Minimum 3+ years of tape-casting experience, with deep expertise in organic binders and plasticizers—including rheology, solvent compatibility, and burnout behavior—and hands-on skill in slurry processing, rheology measurement, and doctor blade or slot-die ceramic shaping.
EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - DESIRED
- Advanced ceramics materials processing
- Basic process integration and/or material understanding in battery-related materials
- Delivery of results in a high-tech, fast paced and dynamic environment
- Manufacturing and/or pilot manufacturing experience of advanced product
- Combine theory, modeling and mechanistic understanding into practical problem solving and knowledge delivery
This position supports immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $95,481.00 - $131,287.00 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.
A JOB THAT SHAPES A LIFE.
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.
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.
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 accommodations@corning.com.
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Mid Level Staff Process Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level staff process engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the full improvement cycle, from problem identification through implementation and results measurement. Emphasize your ability to work across functions, communicate technical findings to non-engineers, and handle ambiguity without constant direction. Applications that show documented process gains and cross-team collaboration consistently stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level staff process engineers?
Companies hiring mid level staff process engineers right now include Coherent, Burns & McDonnell, and Nokia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from both large manufacturers and growth-stage industrial companies that need engineers who can run improvement projects independently rather than assist senior staff.
Are there remote mid level staff process engineer jobs?
Yes, though most process engineering work is tied to physical production environments. About 17% of mid level staff process engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to concentrate in roles focused on documentation, systems analysis, and cross-site process standardization rather than hands-on floor work.
How do I move up to a mid level staff process engineer role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level staff process engineer role requires building a record of independent project ownership over time. Focus on taking on progressively larger improvement initiatives, earning responsibility for measurable outcomes, and deepening your command of core methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma. Engineers who can point to quantified results and cross-functional collaboration tend to make this transition most readily.
Which industries hire the most mid level staff process engineers?
Mid Level staff process engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they operate complex, high-volume production or service delivery systems where mid level engineers with enough experience to run projects independently deliver clear operational value.