Senior Optical Prototyping Engineer Fiber Network Solutions

Corning Incorporated; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a project and design engineer to design, build, and coordinate prototypes for optical connectivity solutions in fiber optic networks. You will work with materials knowledge, CAD tools, and cross-functional teams to advance prototypes toward manufacturing feasibility.

The role requires 3–5 years in lab development, strong problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Project Management or 10+ years of equivalent development experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a development or experimental laboratory environment working with electrical/mechanical assembly and testing.
• Proficiency in CAD (ProE/CREO) and MS Office; strong communication skills.

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.
• Coordinate design details, material procurement, fabrication timelines and delivery of prototypes with internal and external resources.
• Support project teams and the definition of prototype design objectives and timelines.
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to identify key processing technologies and determine feasibility.
• Engage global manufacturing plants to capture manufacturability of proposed solutions and support initial implementation of new process technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external equipment and tooling designers to establish functional requirements.
• Capture and deliver new ideas for patent submission.
• Ensure that requirements are properly developed and documented in conjunction with appropriate manufacturing, development, and commercial personnel.
• Work with manufacturing engineering to develop and implement process documentation for each project as needed.
• Lead and collect feedback to iterate and drive adoption.
• Maintain and improve a safe work environment.
• Work with colleagues to find creative solutions to building prototypes.
• Build and leverage network of Product Experts to assist with prototype designs.
• Build and leverage network of fabrication capabilities both internally and externally.
• Listen to customers for understanding of problem, ideas, and feedback on potential solutions.
• Document requests and solutions.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Clear technical communication

Multi-project management

MS Office

CAD (ProE/CREO)

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

CREO / ProE

MS Office

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a project and design engineer to design, build, and coordinate prototypes for optical connectivity solutions in fiber optic networks. You will work with materials knowledge, CAD tools, and cross-functional teams to advance prototypes toward manufacturing feasibility.

The role requires 3–5 years in lab development, strong problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.