Fiber Optic Cable Development Engineer

Corning, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and long-term Incentiv

401(k) matching contributions

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid parental leave

Pension plan

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning, Inc. is seeking a Cable Development Engineer to drive next-generation fiber optic cable product and process development. You will collaborate with global teams to solve customer problems, advance manufacturing capabilities, and create new IP.

The role requires a Mechanical or Materials Engineering background, hands-on design and testing experience, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Join a leader in specialty glass and ceramics driving advances in optical communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering required.
• Applied mechanical aptitude with ability to work independently on projects.
• Experience with DOE, FMEA, and/or Manufacturing Engineering Excellence.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical data.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international travel.
• 1+ years of product or process development experience.
• Experience in fiber optics, cable design, polymer extrusion, or UV curing processes.
• Familiarity with flame retardant materials and fiber optic cable burn test standards.
• Experience with CAD software for mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in JMP, Minitab, or SPC methods for statistical analysis.
• Experience with modeling or simulation software for development.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to regional and global cross-functional project teams, developing fiber optic cable products and processes from concept through manufacturing transfer.
• Design, develop, and optimize equipment and processes for cable development; investigate new processing techniques to enable innovative cable designs.
• Conduct research, design experiments, and analyze data to test hypotheses and deliver inventive solutions for new development efforts.
• Interface with suppliers and procurement to evaluate new polymeric materials, develop state-of-the-art equipment, and support customer applications.
• Perform risk assessments of cable designs, materials, and processes; document and present findings in technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Fiber optic cable design

DOE / FMEA knowledge

CAD software

Statistical analysis

Project teamwork

Material science familiarity

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

SPC methods

Polymer extrusion

UV curing processes

Job description

Corning, Inc. is seeking a Cable Development Engineer to drive next-generation fiber optic cable product and process development. You will collaborate with global teams to solve customer problems, advance manufacturing capabilities, and create new IP.

The role requires a Mechanical or Materials Engineering background, hands-on design and testing experience, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Join a leader in specialty glass and ceramics driving advances in optical communications.