Senior Development Scientist

Corning, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension benefits

Health plan & wellness

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning, Inc. seeks a Sr Development Engineer to lead or join multi-discipline teams in prototyping and piloting optical fiber manufacturing equipment. You will design, optimize, and industrialize platforms to improve yields, rate, and energy use, translating results into robust designs and manufacturing specs.

You will collaborate across teams, manage funding, document findings, and drive safety and environmental compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or similar technical field (e.g. physics).
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in technology development or manufacturing.
• 3+ years working with cross-functional teams and materials processing in manufacturing.
• 3+ years troubleshooting processes/equipment with experiments and root-cause analysis.
• 1+ year experience with data analysis tools (JMP, Python, Power BI, MS Office).
• 1+ year experience with 3-D CAD software (AutoDesk Inventor preferred).
• Strong commitment to safety and proactive risk prevention.

Responsibilities

• Identify concepts for manufacturing equipment; design, build and test concepts.
• Design and execute equipment validation tests; analyze data and recommend actions.
• Lead/collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to manufacturing.
• Secure funding via appropriation requests and budgeting for equipment.
• Document findings and communicate results to team and leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Experimentation

Safety awareness

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science or related field

Tools

JMP

Python

Power BI

MS Office

AutoDesk Inventor

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.

Requisition Number: 79621. 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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Purpose

The Sr Development Engineer is responsible for leading or working within multi-discipline teams to prototype and pilot equipment designs for optical fiber manufacturing processes and products. They design, develop, optimize, and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing platforms (platform = equipment + process) for existing and next-generation manufacturing processes by identifying root causes of manufacturing process limitations using scientific methods, engineering principles, and structured experimentation. Translate understanding and experimental solutions to engineering requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver performance criteria. Works in a collaborative environment with the technology development team chartered with improving one or more of the following: manufacturing yields (selections), process rate, machine utilization, product quality, new product quality, environmental compliance, raw material yield, and/or energy usage.

Responsibilities

• Use established processes to identify concepts for manufacturing equipment, design, build and test selected concepts as an individual and in teams and utilize risk management tools to ensure on-time delivery.
• Designing and executing equipment validation tests in a manufacturing plant; analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
• Lead and/or collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept through design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing implementation.
• Securing funding via appropriation requests and expense budgeting processes to support equipment design and development.
• Document technical findings and communicate results, recommendations, and project updates to team members and leadership.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time

• 40+ hours per week, primarily 8AM to 5PM schedule with flexibility based upon personal preference and project need. The position is overtime exempt. Overtime is not uncommon and is indeed expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of the job position, particular project, and point in the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or similar technical field (e.g. physics).
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in technology development or manufacturing.
• 3+ years of relevant experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Electrical Controls, Chemicals, Material Science, etc.) and materials processing within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience troubleshooting processes and equipment, executing experiments, interpreting results and effectively employing problem-solving skills using scientific methods, root cause analysis, and well-designed experiments.
• 1+ year of experience with proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
• 1+ year of experience with 3-D CAD software (AutoDesk Inventor preferred).

Desired Skills, Experience, Abilities

• Advanced Degree in a technical field (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Ceramic Engineering, or Materials Science, (or related field such as Physics, or similar).
• Experience with Corning fibermaking processes/equipment; fiber optics basics.
• Working knowledge of physical phenomena (e.g., mechanics, heat and mass transfer, fluid flow) with the ability to apply it to improve manufacturing processes and product attributes.
• Proficient in DMAIC and MEE methodologies for problem solving.
• Experience with data processing software (e.g. Jmp, Python, PowerBI) and MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Modeling simulation software (e.g. Aspen, Matlab, Fluent).
• Strong commitment to safety and proactive risk prevention.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $101,784.00 - $139,953.00 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.

• 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].