Process Engineer

Corning; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Process Engineer to lead early-stage process development for high-performance optical assemblies. You will contribute to AI-related data processing capabilities and fast-paced new product introductions, collaborating across teams to enable scalable manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, and process optimization to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions in a rapidly evolving market.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on lab experience with benchtop setups and evaluation testing.

Responsibilities

• Early-stage process development of fiber optic arrays and connector assemblies.
• Design fixturing and tooling with hands-on assembly, alignment, and testing.
• Review materials for improvements, costs, and reliability.
• Apply manufacturability principles to achieve high yields and low costs.
• Coordinate with internal/external resources to meet milestones.
• Document experimental plans and test procedures.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Job description

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

Role Purpose

This Process Engineer role will focus on early-stage process development of high-performance and high-density optical assemblies. Demonstration of technologies and fast paced new product introductions are key to business growth. The increasing demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) market are driving advanced optical assemblies to enable faster data processing and connectivity. The successful candidate will contribute to innovations that address the unique needs of AI applications thus helping Corning expand its presence in this rapidly evolving industry.

Key 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 principles to ensure high yields and low costs
• Participate in team problem solving using structured methods / statistical tools
• Analyze data for root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborate with both internal and external resources to leverage expertise
• Coordinate third party suppliers to drive completion of project milestones
• Documentation of experimental plans and associated 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

Experiences/Education - Required

• 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