Senior Optical Prototyping Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term/in센

Company-paid pension with 7–12% total

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Prototyping Engineer to design, build, and coordinate prototypes for optical connectivity solutions used in fiber optic networks. The role supports a low‑volume, development‑oriented prototype line and collaborates with technicians, engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, customers, and external suppliers.

The position translates product and customer needs into practical prototype designs, materials, tooling, assembly processes, and build

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a development or experimental laboratory environment working with electrical/mechanical assembly and testing.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and structured problem‑solving ability.
• Experience developing, documenting, troubleshooting, and improving precision assembly or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, bills of materials, travelers, and test or inspection data.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly through written documentation, presentations, and direct interaction with technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, Market Development, Product Line Managers, engineers, technicians, lab managers, suppliers, and supply chain to design, build and deliver prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks
• Develop prototype designs, build plans, bills of materials, work instructions, process documentation, acceptance criteria, and schedules.
• Lead technical execution of fiber optic connector, cable assembly, and optical connectivity prototype builds and process-development trials.
• Work directly with technicians to provide technical guidance, troubleshoot build issues, clarify process requirements, and improve repeatability.
• Develop and improve processes for fiber optic components
• Coordinate materials, tooling, fabrication, equipment, supplier activity, and prototype delivery timelines.
• Design, specify, and improve fixtures, tooling, equipment, and workstations to support quality, safety, ergonomics, and process consistency.
• Analyze prototype build, inspection, test, yield, and defect data; lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide design‑for‑manufacturability, assembly, testability, and reliability feedback to product and technology teams.
• Engage global manufacturing teams to assess manufacturability and support technology transfer or initial process implementation.
• Build relationships with internal experts and external fabrication, tooling, equipment, supplier, and contract manufacturing resources.
• Capture prototype results, customer feedback, technical risks, and potentially patentable ideas.
• Train technicians on new or revised processes, tools, equipment, and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with safety, ESD, cleanliness, quality, and controlled‑document requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Documentation

Project management

Multi-project work

Electrical/testing

Drawings interpretation

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Creo/ProE

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Prototyping Engineer to design, build, and coordinate prototypes for optical connectivity solutions used in fiber optic networks. The role supports a low‑volume, development‑oriented prototype line and collaborates with technicians, engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, customers, and external suppliers.

The position translates product and customer needs into practical prototype designs, materials, tooling, assembly processes, and build