Serve as expert in material properties and impact on Cornings products and processes • Drive to root cause understanding of technical challenges to improve yield, extend asset life, reduce costs, improve product attributes and enable new products • Develop laboratory testing regimen and process simulations to extend knowledge base and support/disprove hypotheses • Work with laboratory staff to ensure optimal turnaround time and experimental efficiency • Work with external suppliers to identify best material solutions for project application • Share technical findings with colleagues ranging from technical peers to senior level leadership providing information which enables data-based decisions which drive to project success • Maintain high quality engineering principles, including extensive use of statistics, structured problem-solving methods such as KT, DOE, and DMAIC six sigma tools • Document all project findings in internal, structured reports and presentations. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful working relationships with internal business customers, external suppliers and co-workers • High proficiency in written and verbal communication skills; report writing, clear concise PowerPoint presentation skills; comfortable presenting in front of groups ranging from technical peers to senior level leadership.