Sr. Staff Engineer, StandardsCorning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Standards to join our Global Technology & Industry Standards team in our Corning or Painted Post, NY offices. This role includes approximately 25% travel, including some international travel, and may occasionally require flexibility for global meetings across time zones.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.This is a unique, externally facing role focused on industry standards that influence how products are tested, specified, and adopted in the market. Working with global standards organizations, industry groups, customers, third-party organizations, and internal stakeholders, you will help shape requirements, test procedures, interoperability expectations, and industry frameworks across a range of technologies.Key Responsibilities:Own and manage a portfolio of Corning business interests across domestic and international standards organizations and relevant industry consortiaPartner with business, technology, and commercial stakeholders to develop and execute standards strategies aligned with business goals, market access needs, and emerging technology prioritiesMonitor external standards activity, committee developments, and industry trends to identify risks, opportunities, and actions needed to support Corning's interestsTranslate technical, commercial, and competitive inputs into clear standards positions, recommendations, and deliverablesDraft, review, and submit technical contributions, ballot responses, proposals, and meeting summaries on behalf of CorningCoordinate subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure Corning's positions are aligned and effectively represented in external forumsPrepare strategic briefings and updates for business and technology leadership on standards developments and their potential business impactMinimum Qualifications and Skills:Bachelor's degree in science or engineering in a relevant discipline such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, optical, or materials science7+ years of professional experience in a technical, standards development, or related strategic roleAbility to understand technical and business considerations and translate them into practical standards strategies and actionsExperience working across cross-functional teams and building alignment among technical, commercial, and business stakeholdersClear written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical documents, proposals, summaries, and presentations for different audiencesAbility to influence stakeholders, advocate for positions, and build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups in multicultural environmentsPreferred Qualifications and Skills:Master's degree or higher in a relevant disciplinePrior direct experience participating in external standardization bodies or industry consortiaExperience in telecommunications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, materials science, or a related industryExperience in product engineering, application engineering, compliance, certification, or other industry-facing technical rolesFamiliarity with organizations or frameworks such as IEC, IEEE, ITU, TIA, ASTM, UL, Intertek, NEMA, or similar standards and conformity ecosystemsFamiliarity with IP policies, FRAND obligations, and antitrust compliance in the context of standards developmentThis position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $133,911.00 - $184,128.00 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.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.
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