Optical Process Development Engineer: Prototyping & Innovation

Corning Inc.; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. is a global leader in glass, ceramics and materials science with a strong emphasis on optoelectronics and fiber optic technologies.

The role covers design, development and implementation of new connectivity products from concept through prototyping to production, with opportunities to propose innovations in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will hold a technical degree and demonstrate strong analytical, prototyping and cross-functional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Strong prototyping and test troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Creative mindset and passion for innovation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in multinational teams.
• Fluent in English and Polish, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and implementation of new connectivity products (concept to production).
• Proposing and introducing innovations and new technologies to existing products and processes.
• Build understanding using KT, DoE, Statistical Process Analysis, Six Sigma etc.
• Research new raw materials and develop new processing methods.
• Study new trends in fiber optic technologies.
• Document ideas for potential patent submissions.
• Work in international, multidisciplinary project groups.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Creativity

Communication in multinational teams

Polish language

English language

Education

Technical bachelor's or master's degree

Tools

KT

DoE

Statistical Process Control

Six Sigma

Job description

Corning Inc. is a global leader in glass, ceramics and materials science with a strong emphasis on optoelectronics and fiber optic technologies.

The role covers design, development and implementation of new connectivity products from concept through prototyping to production, with opportunities to propose innovations in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will hold a technical degree and demonstrate strong analytical, prototyping and cross-functional communication skills.