Data-Driven Process Engineer, Optical Fiber Manufacturing

Corning Inc.; Concord, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Family support

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

EAP

Recognition

Job summary

Corning’s Optical Fiber & Cable division is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical expertise for chemical technology and facility systems in optical fiber manufacturing in Concord, NC. This hands-on, early-career engineer role emphasizes data-driven problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

Location is Concord, NC with rotating night/weekend coverage; travel <5%. Requires 1+ year engineering experience and a strong foundation in statistics, Excel/Access, and CMMS (Maximo). Salary range posted and benefits described.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• 1+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Experience with experimental design.
• Masters in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• Experience with CMMS, such as Maximo.
• Proficiency with SQL, PI ProcessBook, Databricks, and/or PowerBI.
• Wastewater and process water experience.
• Experience with P&ID drawings and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.
• Experience presenting technical solutions to diverse audiences.
• Diagnoses root cause of issues with structured methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide process understanding and technical support for chemical technology, pollution abatement, and facility systems.
• Diagnose and resolve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration.
• Lead and support projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new product introduction.
• Analyze key process metrics, identify trends, and implement response plans.
• Support startup of new equipment and systems; develop and maintain documentation.
• Engage in plant safety initiatives and provide training on equipment changes.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical skills

Excel

Access

Experimental design

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

CMMS (Maximo)

SQL

PI ProcessBook

Databricks

PowerBI

Wastewater/Process water

P&ID knowledge

Cost accounting knowledge

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics

1+ year manufacturing engineering experience

Master’s in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics

Tools

Maximo

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

Corning’s Optical Fiber & Cable division is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical expertise for chemical technology and facility systems in optical fiber manufacturing in Concord, NC. This hands-on, early-career engineer role emphasizes data-driven problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

Location is Concord, NC with rotating night/weekend coverage; travel <5%. Requires 1+ year engineering experience and a strong foundation in statistics, Excel/Access, and CMMS (Maximo). Salary range posted and benefits described.