Optical Process Engineer: AI-Ready Fiber Assemblies

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Process Engineer to lead early-stage development of high-performance optical assemblies. You will design fixtures, test methods, and processes to enable fast product introductions for AI-driven applications.

Responsibilities include process optimization, data-driven root-cause analysis, and collaboration with global teams to transfer successful processes to Manufacturing. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and cross-functional excellence to support Corning’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years’ experience with mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on lab experience with benchtop setups and evaluation testing.
• Familiar with materials including glass, metal, plastic, rubber, and epoxy.
• Design of Experiments to identify causal relationships between variables.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills leading to corrective actions.
• Familiar with DMAIC and Lean.
• Ability to work with diverse global cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Use of AI tools to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop early-stage processes for fiber optic arrays and connector assemblies.
• Design fixturing and tooling with hands-on assembly, alignment, and verification testing.
• Review materials supporting product improvements and cost reductions.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability to achieve high yields and low costs.
• Participate in team problem solving using structured methods and statistics.
• Analyze data for root-cause investigations and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to leverage expertise.
• Coordinate third-party suppliers to meet project milestones.
• Document experimental plans and test procedures.
• Record process details to facilitate transfer to Manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Travel up to 10% domestically based on assignments.

Skills

3+ years mechanical assemblies

Hands-on lab experience

Materials: glass, metal, plastic

Design of Experiments

Analytical problem-solving

DMAIC and Lean

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

AI tools

Project management

Attention to detail

Fiber optic manufacturing

NPI in high-volume manufacturing

CAD

FEM

Semi-automated equipment design

CNC Machining

3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

CAD

FEM

Statistical analysis tools

Instrumentation and measurement tools

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Process Engineer to lead early-stage development of high-performance optical assemblies. You will design fixtures, test methods, and processes to enable fast product introductions for AI-driven applications.

Responsibilities include process optimization, data-driven root-cause analysis, and collaboration with global teams to transfer successful processes to Manufacturing. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and cross-functional excellence to support Corning’s