Optical Fiber Process Development Engineer Scale Innovation

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); Sur place; USD 85 304 - 117 293; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

EAP

Résumé du poste

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Process Development Engineer in the United States to design, develop, and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing platforms. You will apply engineering principles to drive root-cause understanding, improve process performance, and translate solutions into scalable equipment and process designs.

You will work with cross-functional teams to advance yield, rate, quality, and cost, while addressing safety and reliability in advanced manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 1+ year of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, and related principles.
• Ability to design and execute process experiments using scientific methods and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience applying engineering knowledge to improve manufacturing processes or product attributes.
• Ability to work hands-on with equipment using standard hand tools, instruments, and measurement devices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing platforms – integrating process and equipment – for both existing and next-generation optical fiber production
• Apply scientific methods and engineering fundamentals to diagnose root causes and execute well-designed process experiments
• Redesign machine or process systems and subsystems to address safety, performance, or quality issues and reduce operational costs
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support during the development and demonstration phases of prototype platforms
• Collaborate across Research & Development, Early Stage Development, and Manufacturing teams to drive project outcomes

Connaissances

Hands-on equipment operation

Strong communication

Problem solving

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Outils

AutoCAD

Inventor

JMP

Python

Power BI

Aspen

MATLAB

Fluent

Description du poste

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.

Requisition Number: 76397

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
  
  

Scope Of Position

Corning's Optical Communications division is seeking a Process Development Engineer to design, develop, and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing platforms. In this role, you'll apply engineering principles and scientific methods to drive root-cause understanding of manufacturing challenges, improve process performance, and translate solutions into scalable equipment and process designs. You'll be part of a cross-functional technology development team focused on advancing manufacturing yield, rate, quality, and cost.

Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing platforms — integrating process and equipment — for both existing and next-generation optical fiber production
• Apply scientific methods and engineering fundamentals to diagnose root causes and execute well-designed process experiments
• Redesign machine or process systems and subsystems to address safety, performance, or quality issues and reduce operational costs
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support during the development and demonstration phases of prototype platforms
• Collaborate across Research & Development, Early Stage Development, and Manufacturing teams to drive project outcomes
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• 1+ year of engineering experience
• Working knowledge of physical phenomena including static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, and related principles
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute process experiments using scientific methods and engineering fundamentals
• Experience applying engineering knowledge to improve manufacturing processes or product attributes
• Ability to work hands-on with equipment using standard hand tools, instruments, and measurement devices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Background in process engineering, preferably in chemical transport, reaction processes, and related product or equipment performance
• Equipment design experience and familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor)
• Experience translating engineering solutions into process and/or equipment designs that meet defined performance criteria
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Python, Power BI) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with fiber optics and materials science
• Experience with modeling or simulation software (e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, Fluent
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $85,304.00 - $117,293.00 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 [e-mail] .