Senior Optical Fiber Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Sr Development Engineer in Wilmington, NC to design and industrialize next‑generation optical fiber manufacturing platforms, turning complex technical challenges into scalable improvements in quality, yield, and efficiency at scale.

You will work hands‑on with manufacturing equipment, perform experiments, and apply data‑driven analysis (JMP, Python, Power BI), partnering with cross‑functional teams to drive process improvements, cost efficiency, and new capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum5 years of experience in process or mechanical engineering with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Strong foundation in physical phenomena and engineering principles applied to manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to design experiments, analyze complex data sets, and drive root cause resolution.
• Experience translating technical findings into engineering requirements and process or equipment designs.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, or Power BI.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with manufacturing equipment, instruments, and measurement devices in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and industrialize improvements to optical fiber manufacturing platforms (equipment and process), from concept through validation and full-scale implementation
• Apply scientific methods, root cause analysis, and structured experimentation to identify and resolve manufacturing process limitations
• Partner with cross-functional teams across technology development and manufacturing to drive improvements in yield, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency
• Troubleshoot glassmaking platforms, execute equipment validation testing, and develop data-driven recommendations
• Document and communicate technical findings, project updates, and recommendations to team members and leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, or a related Engineering discipline

Tools

JMP

Python

Power BI

Job description

Corning is seeking a Sr Development Engineer in Wilmington, NC to design and industrialize next‑generation optical fiber manufacturing platforms, turning complex technical challenges into scalable improvements in quality, yield, and efficiency at scale.

You will work hands‑on with manufacturing equipment, perform experiments, and apply data‑driven analysis (JMP, Python, Power BI), partnering with cross‑functional teams to drive process improvements, cost efficiency, and new capability