Optical Process Engineer for AI-Driven Fiber Assemblies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Process Engineer to lead early-stage development of high-density optical assemblies. You will design fixtures, test and validate processes, and collaborate with global teams to enable rapid new product introductions for AI applications.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering, 3+ years in mechanical assemblies, and hands-on lab experience. Expect travel up to 10% and a strong emphasis on design for manufacturability and quality.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant work 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.
• Lean and DMAIC experience.
• Strong communication across global teams.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Early-stage process development of fiber optic arrays and connector assemblies
• Design of fixturing / tooling with hands-on assembly, alignment, and verification testing
• Review of materials supporting product improvements, cost reductions, and reliability
• Apply Design for Manufacturability to ensure high yields and low costs
• Participate in team problem solving using structured methods / statistical tools
• Analyze data for root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Coordinate third party suppliers to drive project milestones
• Documentation of experimental plans and test procedures
• Record process details to enable an efficient transfer to Manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Domestic travel up to 10% based on project assignments

Skills

Lab experience

Design of Experiments

DMAIC & Lean

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical problem-solving

AI tool usage

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Eng

Tools

CNC Machining

Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Process Engineer to lead early-stage development of high-density optical assemblies. You will design fixtures, test and validate processes, and collaborate with global teams to enable rapid new product introductions for AI applications.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering, 3+ years in mechanical assemblies, and hands-on lab experience. Expect travel up to 10% and a strong emphasis on design for manufacturability and quality.